According to Piaget, when children first mentally represent the world, they
A) exhibit thinking that is unlimited and flexible.
B) are adept at forming mental representations of actions that obey logical rules.
C) assume that others perceive, think, and feel the same way they do.
D) are especially adept at distinguishing other people's symbolic viewpoints from their own.

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According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, during the preoperational stage (ages 2-7), children are limited in their understanding of others' perspectives and assume that others think and feel the same way they do. This is known as egocentrism. Options A, B, and D are not accurate descriptions of the preoperational stage.

According to Piaget, When Children First Mentally Represent the World