Follow-up research on preoperational thought indicates that
A) perspective taking develops gradually throughout childhood and adolescence.
B) toddlers are unable to infer others' intentions.
C) preschoolers attribute biological properties to objects.
D) most preschoolers do not believe that magic accounts for events they cannot explain.

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Follow-up research on preoperational thought has shown that perspective taking skills develop gradually throughout childhood and adolescence. This means that toddlers and preschoolers may have limited ability to understand other people's perspectives, but this ability improves over time. Choices B, C, and D are not supported by the research. While toddlers may have difficulty inferring others' intentions, preschoolers generally begin to understand this. Preschoolers may also attribute biological properties to objects (e.g. thinking that a toy is alive), and some may believe in magic as a way to explain mysterious events.

Follow-Up Research on Preoperational Thought Indicates That