Which of the following circumstances would promote the most cognitive growth in a child?
A) A teacher creates circumstances where children will discover concepts on their own.
B) A teacher shows the children a given concept, and then gives them freedom to find examples of those concepts in the classroom.
C) A teacher only shows children concepts that they already know, so that the concepts get strengthened.
D) A teacher uses only "real world" examples of concepts, and discourages children from using their imagination to explore new concepts.

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Allowing children to discover concepts on their own promotes cognitive growth as it requires them to think critically and use problem-solving skills. This approach also helps them to develop a deeper understanding of the concepts as they are discovering them on their own. The other options limit children's critical thinking and do not promote as much cognitive growth.

Which of the Following Circumstances Would Promote the Most Cognitive