Tim-Tim is three years old and, according to Piaget, in the preoperational stage of cognitive development. Which actual research finding would have surprised Piaget?
a. Tim-Tim can do conservation tasks if trained appropriately.
b. Tim-Tim can use symbols.
c. Tim-Tim can play pretend.
d. Tim-Tim can find an object hidden under a cover.
Question 2
Which statement about recent research in developmental psychology is true?
a. Recent research has settled the controversy of the influences of nature and nurture.
b. Recent research has questioned some of Piaget's theories, such as object permanence.
c. Recent research has conclusively authenticated virtually all of Freud's psychosexual theories.
d. Piagets theories have had no influence on contemporary views of child development.
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