Which of the following statement is not true about the theory of cognitive development given by Jean Piaget ?

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Accepted Answer

Option 3 is the correct answer because Piaget's theory of cognitive development explicitly states that development occurs in distinct, discontinuous stages. The theory outlines four specific stages (sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational), each characterized by qualitatively different ways of thinking. Therefore, the statement that Piaget's theory believes development is a *continuous* process is false.

Here's why the other options are incorrect:

*   **Option 1: It believes that development is a discontinuous process.** This statement is *true* about Piaget's theory. The stage-based model inherently implies discontinuity, as children move from one stage with specific cognitive abilities to another with different, more advanced abilities.

*   **Option 2: It assumes that children learn through assimilation and accommodation.** This statement is *true* about Piaget's theory. Assimilation and accommodation are key mechanisms in Piaget's theory of how children adapt to new information and experiences, leading to cognitive growth.

*   **Option 4: It believes that cognitive development takes place in four different stages.** This statement is *true* about Piaget's theory. The four stages (sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational) are a central tenet of his theory.