In Piaget's theory, the preoperational stage
A) involves children's gradual realization that they exist independently of the people and things around them.
B) includes the learning of symbols and language.
C) involves the child's development of abstract thought.
D) includes the development of logic.

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The preoperational stage in Piaget's theory, which occurs roughly between the ages of 2 and 7, is characterized by the development and use of symbols, including language, to represent objects and relationships in the child's environment. This stage is marked by the use of language and imagination, but logical reasoning abilities are not yet developed.

In Piaget's Theory, the Preoperational Stage