According to Piaget, which of the following is characteristic of a child in the preoperational stage?
A) animism.
B) egocentrism.
C) centration.
D) All of these answers are correct.

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According to Piaget, all three characteristics (animism, egocentrism, and centration) are present in children during the preoperational stage. Animism is the belief that inanimate objects have feelings and intentions. Egocentrism refers to the child's inability to take another person's perspective. Centration means focusing on only one aspect of a situation while ignoring other important aspects. Therefore, all three choices are correct.

According to Piaget, Which of the Following Is Characteristic of a Child