Research on Jean Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development Has Found

question 210

Multiple Choice

Research on Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development has found support for all of the following conclusions EXCEPT:

• A) Piaget's stages occur in the same order across various cultures.
• B) Children acquire many cognitive abilities earlier than Piaget thought.
• C) Piaget's definition of cognitive development generalizes well to other cultures.
• D) Cognitive development often proceeds inconsistently within any particular stage.

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