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.
Answer: B
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