Which of the following is NOT a criticism that has been leveled at Piaget's theory of cognitive development
A)Piaget underestimated the contribution of environmental factors to social development.
B)Cognitive development may proceed more gradually and in a more ongoing fashion than a stage theory such as Piaget's would suggest.
C)Children are generally less sophisticated in their cognitive development than Piaget proposed; that is, Piaget tended to overestimate children's level of cognitive development.
D)Piaget's theory may not generalize well across cultures.

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Piaget has been criticized for underestimating children's cognitive abilities, not overestimating them. Critics argue that children can perform tasks at earlier ages than Piaget suggested when given appropriate instruction and context.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Criticism That Has