Which of the following is not true of children in the preoperational period (according to Piaget)?
A) They are often misled by appearances.
B) They have difficulty putting themselves in someone else's place.
C) They are unable to use words to represent objects.
D) They often engage in fantasy play and use symbolic gestures.

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Piaget believed that children in the preoperational period (ages 2-7 years) have developed the ability to use words to represent objects and ideas, which he called symbolic thought. Therefore, option C is not true of children in this stage.

Which of the Following Is Not True of Children in the Preoperational