Asked by Antonio Riemenschneider on Jul 09, 2024

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It appears from more recent research that Piaget

A) overestimated children's cognitive abilities.
B) underestimated children's cognitive abilities.
C) was correct. Children's cognitive development happens in a stage-like manner.
D) was incorrect in his sequences of cognitive development.

Cognitive Abilities

Mental skills that include thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and the ability to remember and learn.

Stage-like Manner

Describes a process of development or learning that occurs in distinct and separate phases.

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, focusing on how children acquire knowledge and the stages of cognitive growth.

  • Acknowledge the critiques and modern perspectives on Piaget's theories.
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Meshal AljabriJul 13, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
More recent research suggests that Piaget underestimated children's cognitive abilities, finding that children can perform certain cognitive tasks at earlier ages than Piaget proposed.