Piaget's __________ stage is characterized by the child's use of symbols to represent objects and events.
A) formal operational
B) sensorimotor
C) concrete operational
D) preoperational

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Piaget's preoperational stage (ages 2-7) is characterized by the child's use of symbols such as words and mental images to represent objects and events. During this stage, children also engage in pretend play and are egocentric in their thinking, meaning they have difficulty understanding viewpoints other than their own.

Piaget's __________ Stage Is Characterized by the Child's Use of Symbols