Describe three limitations of Piaget's theory, according to critics
What will be an ideal response?
(1) Piaget's theory underestimates cognitive competence in infants and young children and overestimates cognitive competence in adolescents.
(2) Piaget's theory is vague concerning processes and mechanisms of change.
(3) Piaget's stage model does not account for variability in children's performance.
(4) Piaget's theory undervalues the influence of the sociocultural environment on cognitive development.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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a. ?A group at a company known for its “my way or the highway” management style b. ?A group at a company well known for creativity and innovation c. ?A group that regularly seeks outside input d. ?A group that feels as though they have enough time to research the situation and develop a response
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