According to Piaget's cognitive-developmental theory,
A) children's understanding is different from adults'.
B) development must be understood in relation to each child's culture.
C) children gradually develop adaptive behaviors.
D) rapid development occurs during a sensitive period.

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According to Piaget's cognitive-developmental theory, children's understanding of the world is different from that of adults because they go through specific stages of cognitive development.

Answer: C
 Piaget believed that children gradually develop adaptive behaviors through assimilation (incorporating new experiences into existing mental schemas) and accommodation (adapting existing mental schemas to fit new experiences).

Answer: D
 Piaget believed in the concept of sensitive periods, which are specific times in a child's development when they are particularly receptive to learning certain skills and concepts. However, Piaget did not describe rapid development occurring during these periods; instead, he characterized cognitive development as a gradual process.

Therefore, the correct choices are A and C.

According to Piaget's Cognitive-Developmental Theory