What early 20th century developmental psychologist proposed the idea that children’s minds were not miniature adult minds, but were minds that developed by an intrinsic motivation to explore and understand?

a. Sigmund Freud
b. John Watson
c. Jean Piaget
d. Erik Erikson


Answer: C

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