Penny, Who Is in Piaget's Sixth Stage of Cognitive Development

question 173

Multiple Choice

Penny, who is in Piaget's sixth stage of cognitive development, observed her older sister using a curling iron. Later, when she was alone, Penny tried to use the curling iron and burned her hand. Penny has displayed _____.

• A) primary reaction
• B) interesting observations
• C) deferred imitation
• D) new adaptation and anticipation

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