Piaget called the stage of human cognitive development between the ages of 2 and 6 "preoperational intelligence" because children do not yet _____.
A) have intelligence
B) use logical operations
C) understand language
D) produce language

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Piaget believed that during the preoperational stage, children are not yet able to use logical operations, which means they cannot mentally manipulate information or think logically about abstract concepts. Instead, they rely on intuitive thinking and imagination. This is why Piaget called it "preoperational" intelligence - because they have not yet developed the ability to perform mental operations.

Piaget Called the Stage of Human Cognitive Development Between the Ages