Children can first perform operations on images of tangible objects and actual events during the ____ stage of cognitive development.

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During the concrete operational stage (ages 7-11), children become capable of mental operations that allow them to perform logical operations on concrete objects and events. This includes basic arithmetic operations on physical objects or representations of them, such as counting objects or adding and subtracting groups of objects. The sensorimotor stage (ages 0-2) is characterized by the development of object permanence and the coordination of sensory experiences with physical actions, while the preoperational stage (ages 2-7) involves the development of symbolic thinking and the ability to use language and mental operations, but these operations are not yet logical or systematic. Finally, the formal operational stage (ages 11 and up) involves the ability to think abstractly, reason systematically and use logical operations in hypothetical situations.

Children Can First Perform Operations on Images of Tangible Objects