General Criticisms of Piaget's Theory

1) issue of timing (age) of transitions (often earlier than Piaget said)
2) The distinctions between competence and performance is blurred
3) The stage problem (decalage typically observed)
4) Lacks explanatory power (a descriptive theory) 



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