Illinois Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) Practice Test

Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development emphasizes that children actively try to organize and make sense of their world. According to Piaget, children are not passive recipients of information but rather actively engage in their environment to construct their understanding of the world. This process involves the child's innate curiosity and drive to explore, experiment, and adapt their existing knowledge to new experiences. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

Option A is incorrect because Piaget believed that children are not passive but rather actively engaged in the learning process. Option B is incorrect because while observation may play a role in learning, Piaget's theory focuses on the active role of children in constructing their knowledge. Option D is incorrect because Piaget's theory emphasizes the active participation of children in their cognitive development rather than just mimicking adult behavior.