Tim-Tim is three years old and,according to Piaget,in the preoperational stage of cognitive development.Which actual research finding would have surprised Piaget?
A) Tim-Tim can do conservation tasks if trained appropriately.
B) Tim-Tim can use symbols.
C) Tim-Tim can play pretend.
D) Tim-Tim can find an object hidden under a cover.

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Piaget believed that children in the preoperational stage are unable to understand conservation tasks, even if they are given appropriate training. However, research has shown that with appropriate training, children in this stage can understand the concept of conservation. Therefore, finding A would have surprised Piaget as it contradicts his belief about preoperational stage children.

Tim-Tim Is Three Years Old And,according to Piaget,in the Preoperational