Which of the following is an accurate statement on the evaluation of Piaget's theory on cognitive development?
A) Piaget emphasized the role of maturation, almost to the point of excluding adult and peer influences on cognitive development.
B) Piaget believed that deferred imitation in babies appears as early as nine months.
C) The pattern and sequence of events described in Piaget's theory were restricted only to American infants.
D) Piaget's theory overestimated infants' competence.
Question 2
In the context of Piaget's theories of cognitive development, which of the following statements is true of the pattern and sequence of events related to the cognitive development of a child?
A) Most researchers now agree that cognitive development is tied to discrete stages as Piaget suggested.
B) Piaget believed that deferred imitation in babies appears as early as nine months.
C) The pattern and sequence of events Piaget described were noticed more clearly in boys than girls.
D) The pattern and sequence of events Piaget described have been observed in children cross-culturally.