Which of the following is NOT a criticism that has been levelled at Piaget's theory of cognitive development?
A) Many people never reach the formal operational stage of thought, which Piaget considered the endpoint
B) Cognitive development may proceed more gradually and in a more ongoing fashion than a stage theory such as Piaget's would suggest.
C) Children are generally less sophisticated in their cognitive development than Piaget proposed; that is, Piaget tended to overestimate children's level of cognitive development.
D) All these criticisms have been directed toward Piaget's theory.

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Piaget has been criticized for underestimating children's cognitive abilities, not overestimating them. Critics argue that children can demonstrate certain cognitive skills earlier than Piaget's stages suggest.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Criticism That Has