A toddler in stage five of sensorimotor development is a "little scientist."

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According to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, toddlers in stage five (from approximately 12 to 18 months old) are known as "little scientists" because they are able to experiment with objects to learn about cause and effect relationships. They are also able to imitate actions they have seen, use symbols (such as pretending a block is a phone), and engage in deferred imitation (imitating a past event they remember).

A Toddler in Stage Five of Sensorimotor Development Is a "Little