Children begin to use words to think about things that are out of sight during the ____ stage.
A) object permanence
B) conservation
C) preoperational
D) formal operations

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During the preoperational stage (ages 2-7), children develop symbolic thinking and use words to represent objects, events, and people that are not immediately present. This includes using language to think about things that are out of sight, such as remembering a toy that is in a different room or imagining a fantasy world. The object permanence stage (ages 0-2) is focused on understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, but does not involve using language as a tool for thought in the same way as the preoperational stage. Conservation and formal operations are later stages of cognitive development that involve more complex thinking skills.

Children Begin to Use Words to Think About Things That