Cross-cultural research studies designed to evaluate various aspects of Piaget's theory of cognitive development have found:
A)children across the world develop cognitively in similar ways, but significant cultural differences occur in the rate of development
B)the rate of cognitive development is similar in children, regardless of the culture they experience
C)spatial skills often develop later than Piaget had predicted, particularly in nomadic societies
D)children across the world reach the formal operational stage of thought by early to midadolescence

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Cross-cultural research studies have shown that although children across the world develop cognitively in similar ways, there are significant cultural differences in the rate of development. For example, cultural practices such as how much children are encouraged to explore their environment, the types of activities they engage in, and the expectations for independent decision-making can influence the rate of cognitive development. It is not true that the rate of cognitive development is always similar in children regardless of culture, as cultural factors do play a role. Additionally, Piaget's theory has been criticized for not fully considering the influence of culture on cognitive development.

Cross-Cultural Research Studies Designed to Evaluate Various Aspects of Piaget's