Regarding Piaget's cognitive theory and the learning theorists, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Many of Piaget's ideas have held up well, although there has been disagreement about specific details.
b. According to learning theorists, children continuously gain specific knowledge.
c. According to Piaget, children undergo stage-like leaps in general mental ability.
d. The growth in connections between brain cells occurs in waves that parallel the learning theorists' view.


D

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