Professor Garrett tells his class, "Children's cognition develops continuously and gradually. There are no abrupt changes in thought. There are no distinct stages of cognitive development." Professor Garrett sounds most like
A) an information-processing theorist.
B) Piaget.
C) Kohlberg.
D) a psychodynamic theorist.

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Professor Garrett's statement is in line with the beliefs of information-processing theorists, who view cognitive development as a continuous process rather than a series of distinct stages. Piaget, on the other hand, proposed a stage theory of cognitive development that emphasized the discontinuity of development, with distinct stages characterized by qualitatively different thought processes. Kohlberg is known for his theory of moral development, which also involves distinct stages. Psychodynamic theorists focus on unconscious motivations and emotional conflicts and are not typically associated with specific views on cognitive development.

Professor Garrett Tells His Class, "Children's Cognition Develops Continuously and Gradually