Teaching Development Constructs and Critical Perspectives on Development Question Bank Past Year Questions Paper-2

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    In the context of language development, which of the following areas was underestimated by Piaget? [CTET-Feb.-2014-II]

    A) Heredity

    B) Social interaction

    C) Egocentric speech

    D) Active construction by the child

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Jean Piaget has underestimated the concept of social interaction while very young children are much more competent and can also be very social rathan than egocentric in their speech. He put too much emphasis on the individual's internal search for knowledge and not enough on external motivation.


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