As Tim Was Swinging His Toy Hammer, the Hammer Flew

question 40

Multiple Choice

As Tim was swinging his toy hammer, the hammer flew out of his hand and landed behind the couch and out of view. Rather than look for it, Tim acted as though the hammer no longer existed. Tim's behavior suggests that he is in the _____ stage of cognitive development.

• A)preoperational
• B)concrete operational
• C)formal operational
• D)sensorimotor

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