Who most strongly favors a stage theory of development?
Correct answer: C. Piaget
- A. Macoby
- B. Gellman
- C. Piaget
- D. Spock
Explanation
Piaget proposed distinct qualitative stages, with children’s reasoning changing in an organised sequence. This makes him the strongest advocate of a stage theory among the listed theorists.
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