Piaget believed that while the rate of cognitive development could vary among children, the sequence of stages—sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational—was consistent across individuals. This reflects his view that cognitive development unfolds in a series of stages that are universal among children.

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Piaget Felt That

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Piaget felt that

A) education could greatly accelerate cognitive development.
B) practice was essential for cognitive development.
C) the sequence of cognitive development was generally the same from child to child.
D) children could not be properly educated in a school classroom setting.

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