One of the key criticisms of Piaget’s theory of cognitive development centers on the fact that he
a. underestimated the cognitive abilities of adolescents.
b. underestimated the cognitive abilities of young children.
c. failed to consider the active role of children in their own development.
d. focused too much attention on the biological components of development.
ANSWER: b
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