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One of the key criticisms of Piagets 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.

Question 2

Serafina can go beyond what she sees in the real world and can consider possibilities and scenarios that dont exist. She is likely in which of Piagets stages?
 
  a. concrete operational
   b. formal operational
 
   c. egotistic
 
   d. preoperational



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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: b

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ANSWER: b





 

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