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What are the origins of knowledge?
The origins of knowledge have been a subject of philosophical debate, specifically the nature vs nurture argument. Plato, Aristotle, Locke, and Rousseau are some of the philosophers who have contributed to this debate.
What are the major perspectives or theories on child development?
Some major perspectives or theories on child development include Piaget's theory, which emphasizes cognitive development and stages, and theories that challenge Piaget, such as the poverty of experience theory and the object cognition theory.
What are the stages of Piaget's cognitive development theory?
Piaget's cognitive development theory includes the following stages: sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational.
What is object permanence and at which stage do children fail to demonstrate it according to Piaget?
Object permanence is the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they are not visible. According to Piaget, children fail to demonstrate object permanence during the sensorimotor stage.
What are some of the challenges to Piaget's theory of cognitive development?
Some challenges to Piaget's theory include the poverty of experience theory, the inconsistency of timeline theory, and the competence vs performance theory.
Test your knowledge of the history of developmental psychology with this quiz! Explore the philosophical debate of nature vs nurture and learn about influential figures such as Plato, Aristotle, Locke, and Rousseau. Discover the cultural developments that led to the scientific study of children and delve into early dogma centered around conditioning and behaviorism. Finally, explore major perspectives on child development, including Piaget's theory.
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