The Preoperational Stage of Cognitive Development Lasts from ___

question 299

Multiple Choice

The preoperational stage of cognitive development lasts from ___.

• A) birth to age 2 years
• B) ages 2-7 years
• C) ages 7-11 years
• D) age 11 onward

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Definitions:

Brain Efficiency

The ability of the brain to perform tasks effectively and efficiently with minimal use of resources, such as energy.

Sociocultural Psychologists

Researchers who examine how social, cultural, and environmental contexts influence behavior and mental processes.

Metaphor

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable, suggesting a resemblance.

Culture

The social behavior and norms found in human societies, including knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, customs, and habits.