Which of the following statements regarding cognitive development is false?

Openly reasoning with children generally supports cognitive development by encouraging them to explain and evaluate ideas; it does not limit their cognitive ability. The other statements describe ways cognitive development can be supported or restricted: explaining thoughts and reflecting on prior knowledge can promote it, while limited opportunities to explore can hinder reasoning. Therefore, the false statement is “Parents who reason openly with children can limit a child’s cognitive ability.”

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