A 4-year-old child engages in pretend play and uses symbols (such as a broom for a horse), but struggles with logic or taking another's perspective. According to Piaget, this child is most likely in which stage?
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Correct answer: b. Preoperational
The preoperational stage (approx ages 2–6) features symbolic thinking and egocentrism; logical operations are not yet developed.
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