A Major Cognitive Advance Made During the Sensorimotor Stage Is

question 28

Multiple Choice

A major cognitive advance made during the sensorimotor stage is the ability to

• A) think abstractly and creatively.
• B) solve simple problems using mental representation.
• C) understand that the self is distinct from other people and objects.
• D) create mental representations of objects that are not physically present.
• E) know that changes in appearance do not mean that the object itself changes.

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