Preschoolers generally do not recognize that if 8 - 5 = 3, then 3 + 5 = 8. This is because their thought is characterized by
A)irreversibility.
B)animism.
C)egocentrism.
D)centration.

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Preschoolers' thought is characterized by irreversibility, which means they do not yet understand that an action can be done and then undone to return to the original state. This concept is crucial for understanding that if 8 - 5 = 3, then 3 + 5 = 8, as it involves reversing the initial operation.

Preschoolers Generally Do Not Recognize That If 8 - 5