Compared to Piagetian and information-processing views, the psychometric approach
A) is product-oriented and largely concerned with outcomes and results.
B) views the child as a passive processor of information rather than an active participant.
C) emphasizes the biological bases of cognitive development.
D) focuses on the child's independent efforts in advancing cognitive development through interactions with others.

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The psychometric approach is product-oriented, focusing on the outcomes and results of cognitive processes, such as intelligence and specific abilities, rather than the processes themselves or the developmental stages.

Compared to Piagetian and Information-Processing Views, the Psychometric Approach