Physical, Cognitive and Social Growth · CDP

Which cognitive milestone is often expected around ages 2–3 years?

  1. Abstract reasoning and structured hypothetical scientific thinking
  2. Imitating actions, exploring objects and simple symbolic play
  3. Fully developed formal operational thought and logical deduction
  4. Long-term planning and organising for events far in the future
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Correct answer: Imitating actions, exploring objects and simple symbolic play

In early toddler years, cognitive development includes imitation, object exploration, basic problem-solving, and symbolic play, which lay the groundwork for later thinking skills.

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