Who most stressed the importance of maturation in development?
Correct answer: C. Arnold Gesell
- A. Jean Piaget
- B. John Locke
- C. Arnold Gesell
- D. Lev Vygotsky
Explanation
Arnold Gesell emphasized maturation as the main force guiding orderly development, especially in motor behaviour. Piaget also studied development, but focused more on changes in cognitive structures.
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