Austin is presented with the pendulum problem described in the text. He begins his experiments with the belief that the heaviness of the weight is the most important factor, tests his belief with unsystematic experiments, and concludes that his belief is accurate even though no clear conclusion could be drawn. Austin is in Piaget's _____ stage.
A) concrete operational
B) formal operational
C) sensorimotor
D) preoperational

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Austin is in the concrete operational stage, as indicated by his ability to conduct experiments based on his beliefs, even though they are unsystematic. This stage is characterized by the development of logical thought and the ability to understand the concept of conservation, but thinking is still very concrete.

Austin Is Presented with the Pendulum Problem Described in the Text