In the context of Piaget’s theories of cognitive development, which of the following statements is true of the pattern and sequence of events related to the cognitive development of a child?

Question

a. Most researchers now agree that cognitive development is tied to discrete stages as Piaget suggested.
b. The pattern and sequence of events Piaget described were noticed more clearly in boys than girls.
c. Piaget believed that deferred imitation in infants appears as early as nine months.
d. The pattern and sequence of events Piaget described have been observed in children cross-culturally.

Answer 1

The true statement regarding the pattern and sequence of events related to cognitive development in the context of Piaget’s theories is:

d. The pattern and sequence of events Piaget described have been observed in children cross-culturally.

Piaget's stages of cognitive development have been found to be applicable across different cultures, although the age at which children reach these stages can vary. The other options either misrepresent Piaget's views or lack consensus among researchers.