Compared to Piaget's theory, information-processing theory
A) puts more emphasis on qualitative changes in thought.
B) is more unified into a single comprehensive theory.
C) emphasizes the "whole" more than the "parts" of cognition.
D) describes the specific components of cognition in greater detail.

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Information-processing theory describes the specific components of cognition in greater detail, such as attention, memory, and problem-solving strategies. In contrast, Piaget's theory focuses on broad stages of cognitive development and qualitative changes in thought, without specifying the specific cognitive processes involved.

Compared to Piaget's Theory, Information-Processing Theory