Each New Stage of Cognitive Development

question 174

Multiple Choice

Each new stage of cognitive development

• A) is fundamentally the same as the previous stage.
• B) is marked by a distinctive way of thinking about and understanding the world.
• C) occurs every two years during childhood.
• D) can be skipped by children who are smarter than their peers.

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