As a Child Moves from the Sensorimotor Stage to the Preoperational

question 39

Multiple Choice

As a child moves from the sensorimotor stage to the preoperational stage, he or she first becomes able to

• A) conserve.
• B) think symbolically.
• C) perceive the environment.
• D) use abstract reasoning.

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Definitions:

Hemispheres

The two halves of the brain, known as the left and right hemispheres, each responsible for different functions and abilities.

Somatic Nervous System

The part of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary movements of the body's muscles and transmits sensory information to the central nervous system.

Somatic Nervous System

Part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of body movements through control of skeletal muscles.

Skin, Muscles, and Joints

The bodily structures that respectively protect the body, facilitate movement, and connect bones, playing crucial roles in the human body's functionality.