Which Statement About the Development of Children''s Ability to Categorize

question 129

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the development of children''s ability to categorize objects based on appearance is TRUE?

• A) The ability to categorize objects by shape develops at approximately 12 months old.
• B) Twelve-month-olds often categorize objects largely by specific parts of an object, rather than on by the object as a whole.
• C) The ability to categorize objects based on overall shape develops at approximately 3 years of age.
• D) The ability to categorize objects based on shape and size is fully developed by 18 months old.

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