Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development Suggests That Children Start Out

question 67

Multiple Choice

Piaget's theory of cognitive development suggests that children start out in life relying primarily on their senses and bodily motion. This stage is referred to as which of the following?

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

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Hydrogen Peroxide

A chemical compound used as an oxidizer, bleaching agent, and antiseptic.

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