Which of the following statements is true of the sensorimotor stage of cognitive development?
A) Children can begin to use mental symbols.
B) Children use symbolic thought,but it is often illogical.
C) Children are basically passive recipients of their environment.
D) Sensations and motor movements move from reflexive to coordinated.

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The sensorimotor stage is characterized by the development of coordination between sensation and movement. Infants begin with reflexive movements but gradually develop more coordinated and intentional movements. This stage is a period of active exploration and experimentation with the environment, not a passive reception of stimuli. The use of symbolic thought is not yet developed in the sensorimotor stage.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Sensorimotor