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According to Piaget's theory, what are schemes in the context of infant development?
According to Piaget's theory, what are schemes in the context of infant development?
- Biologically determined behaviors
- Inherited cognitive abilities
- Actions or mental representations that organize knowledge (correct)
- Innate reflexes present at birth
Which cognitive stage in Piaget's theory is characterized by the use of simple actions on objects, such as sucking, looking, and grasping?
Which cognitive stage in Piaget's theory is characterized by the use of simple actions on objects, such as sucking, looking, and grasping?
- Concrete operational stage
- Preoperational stage
- Formal operational stage
- Sensorimotor stage (correct)
In the context of language development, what does an interactionist view emphasize?
In the context of language development, what does an interactionist view emphasize?
- Both biological and environmental influences on language development (correct)
- Primarily environmental influences on language development
- The role of imitation in language acquisition
- Primarily biological influences on language development
According to Piaget, what do older children's schemes include?
According to Piaget, what do older children's schemes include?
What is the process of organizing experiences into mental categories known as in cognitive development?
What is the process of organizing experiences into mental categories known as in cognitive development?