How do current psychologists' views differ from Piaget's views of adolescent cognitive development?
a. Current psychologists disagree with Piaget's theoretical belief that adolescents construct their own knowledge.
b. Current psychologists do not believe in the development of metacognitive skills during adolescence.
c. Current psychologists disagree with Piaget's theoretical belief that many adolescents develop executive functions that are lost during adulthood.
d. Current psychologists do not believe in the emergence of a discrete new cognitive structure at adolescence.
Question 2
Ms. Leverett has adopted a new approach for teaching students to develop persuasive arguments. She models the process, coaches students as they practice, pairs students to explain their thinking, receive feedback, and reflect on new learning. Then she assigns the complex topics for debate. Her process demonstrates one application of Vygotsky's principles. It is an example of:
a. reciprocal teaching
b. a cognitive apprenticeship
c. sociocultural problem solving
d. proximal development
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