Quinn is 3 years old. He is unable to focus on two aspects of a situation at once. According to Piaget, this indicates that Quinn lacks conservation skills. What developmental stage is Quinn in?
A) Sensorimotor
B) Concrete operations
C) Preoperational
D) Formal operations

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Quinn is in the Preoperational stage according to Piaget's theory of cognitive development. This stage typically occurs from ages 2 to 7 and is characterized by the inability to understand the concept of conservation and difficulty in seeing things from perspectives other than one's own.

Quinn Is 3 Years Old