Question

Fred is involved in a heated argument with Gene. Gene believes that the stages of a child's cognitive development are worthy of study. Fred sarcastically comments that this field of study is nothing more than speculation about the mind and that all that really matters is what you observe individuals doing. Gene is taking a _____ approach, while Fred is a proponent of the _____ approach.

Answer 1

Gene is taking a Piagetian approach, while Fred is a proponent of the behaviorist approach.

Step-by-step explanation:

Piaget's approach and studies centers on the fact that a child goes trough certain cognitive stages, in which a development occurs. These are:

1. Sensorimotor Stage.
2. Preoperational Stage.
3. Concrete Operational Stage.
4. Formal Operational Stage.

Meanwhile, a behaviorist approach centers on the fact that what matters is what we can see which is the behavior, instead of only creating speculation about the mind since it is not tangible.