A researcher asks Zeke, "What do you think would happen if it suddenly became possible for people to fly, like birds, without the aid of airplanes?" Zeke responds that "people can't fly" and does not even consider this hypothetical situation. Zeke is most likely in which stage of cognitive development?
A)sensorimotor
B)preoperational
C)concrete operational
D)formal operational

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Zeke's response indicates he is in the concrete operational stage of cognitive development, as children in this stage (typically ages 7 to 11) can think logically about concrete events but struggle with abstract or hypothetical concepts.

A Researcher Asks Zeke, "What Do You Think Would Happen