Children have developed a capacity for self-recognition by the end of the ________ stage.
A) concrete-operational
B) formal-operational
C) sensory-motor
D) preoperational

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According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, self-recognition is a milestone achieved during the sensory-motor stage, which occurs from birth to around 2 years of age. During this stage, infants learn through their senses and movements, gradually developing object permanence and the ability to recognize their own existence as separate from the environment. The preoperational stage (ages 2-7) is characterized by egocentric thinking and a lack of understanding of conservation, while the concrete-operational stage (ages 7-12) involves the ability to reason logically about concrete objects and events. The formal-operational stage (ages 12 and up) involves abstract reasoning and hypothetical thinking.

Children Have Developed a Capacity for Self-Recognition by the End