Which one of the following statements best illustrates a universal in development as developmentalists define the term?
A)Piaget proposed that formal operational thought is characterized by an ability to think abstractly about a wide variety of topics.
B)Contemporary theorists have derived the concept of cognitive apprenticeship from Vygotsky's theory of development.
C)Young children show similar patterns in their language development regardless of the specific language that they learn.
D)Piaget neglected to consider the influence of prior knowledge and experience on children's ability to think logically.

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A universal in development refers to a developmental phenomenon that is observed across cultures and is not influenced by variations in cultural practices or beliefs. In this case, young children showing similar patterns in their language development regardless of the specific language they learn is an example of a universal in development. Piaget's proposal (A) and his neglect of prior knowledge and experience (D) are specific to his theory and not applicable to all cultures. The derivation of cognitive apprenticeship from Vygotsky's theory (B) is a theoretical concept that may not be observed universally.

Which One of the Following Statements Best Illustrates a Universal