Which of the Following Is a Commonly Discussed Criticism of Piaget's

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a commonly discussed criticism of Piaget's theory of cognitive development in children?

• A) Piaget felt that development was more fluid and continuous than modern researchers believe.
• B) Piaget underestimated the cognitive ability of children.
• C) The foundations of formal operational thinking appear later than Piaget theorized.
• D) Piaget did allow for the fact that teratogens during pregnancy could impair cognitive development.

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