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Critique of Piaget's Timeline: Earlier Achievement of Cognitive Milestones
Research has also challenged the timeline proposed in Piaget's theory of cognitive development. Many contemporary studies suggest that children achieve key cognitive milestones at an earlier age than Piaget described, indicating he may have underestimated their abilities at various stages.
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A researcher observes a 4-month-old infant who, after repeatedly seeing a toy hidden behind a screen, looks at the screen with apparent expectation. This behavior is interpreted as an early sign of understanding that the object still exists. According to a foundational stage-based theory of cognitive development, this milestone is typically not achieved until around 8 months. What does this research finding suggest about the original theory's timeline?
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