Which of the Following Is a Key Criticism of Piaget's

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key criticism of Piaget's theory of sensorimotor cognitive development?

• A) Piaget failed to conduct observations in the infant's everyday environment.
• B) Piaget failed to conduct observations in controlled settings.
• C) Infants are more competent than Piaget thought.
• D) Infants are less competent than Piaget reported.

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