Question

Which of the following is a limitation of Piaget's theory of cognitive development, particularly in the context of science education?

• A. It overestimates the role of social interaction in cognitive development.
• B. It underestimates the cognitive abilities of young children and infants.
• C. It fails to account for individual differences in the rate of cognitive development.
• D. It does not adequately explain the influence of cultural factors on cognitive development.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. It underestimates the cognitive abilities of young children and infants.

• Contemporary research suggests that infants and young children are capable of more complex cognitive tasks than Piaget's stages originally suggested.