Which of the following is the most common challenge to Piaget's theory among current researchers?
a. Piaget's findings are only generally valid for children younger than about age two
b. Piaget's findings are generally inconsistent with what neuroscience has discovered about brain development
c. Piaget overestimated young children's competence, which is better assessed with more rigorous tests that ensure children really know what they appear to know
d. Piaget underestimated young children's competence, which is better assessed by simplifying task demands
Ans: d. Piaget underestimated young children's competence, which is better assessed by simplifying task demands
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