In recent decades research has determined that Piaget's theory was very useful in terms of its ____

a. ability to completely explain infant cognitive development
b. overall description of infant cognitive development
c. theoretical explanation of infant emotions
d. explanation of object permanence


B. Studies have generally concluded that Piaget's theory was correct in its overall description of infant cognitive development. However, some critics argue that the theory may have underestimated infants' cognitive abilities, especially with regard to object permanence.

Psychology

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A. people over 65 years of age B. females C. adolescents D. young adults

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a. All b. Some c. No d. Only physical

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A) It involves fascination for the loved one, sexual craving, and the desire for exclusiveness. B) It involves closeness and caring-championing the interests of the loved one, even if it entails sacrificing one's own. C) It refers to the enhancement and maintenance of a relationship. D) It is absent in romantic love.

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