Criticisms of Piaget's theory include all of the following EXCEPT
A)Some cognitive abilities have been found to emerge earlier than Piaget thought.
B)Some cognitive abilities have been found to emerge later than Piaget thought.
C)Adolescent cognitive development is more stage-like than Piaget thought.
D)Evidence does not support Piaget's views of development of abstract thinking.

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Piaget's theory stated that adolescent cognitive development is more gradual and continuous rather than stage-like. However, some research has suggested that there are distinct stages in adolescent cognitive development, which contradicts Piaget's theory. Therefore, C is the correct answer, as A, B, and D are all criticisms that have been raised against Piaget's theory.

Criticisms of Piaget's Theory Include All of the Following EXCEPT