Cognitive Development Across the Lifespan

AP Psychology· difficulty 3/5

Piaget's preoperational stage (2-7 years) is characterized by

A
$Abstract and hypothetical scientific thinking$
B
$Logical reasoning about concrete events$
C
$Object permanence first beginning to emerge$
D
$Egocentrism, lack of conservation, pretend play$
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Explanation

Children think symbolically but lack logical operations.

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