Kai's mother hides his pacifier because she does not want him to use it anymore.But Kai knows that the pacifier exists even though it is hidden from sight, and he cries for it.What is the earliest stage of cognitive development that Kai could be in?
A)sensorimotor
B)preoperational
C)transductive
D)concrete operational

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Kai's understanding that the pacifier still exists even when it is hidden from his sight is a sign of object permanence, which develops during the sensorimotor stage of cognitive development (birth to 2 years). The preoperational stage (2-7 years) is when children begin to develop symbolic thought, but they still struggle with logic and understanding the perspectives of others. The terms "transductive" and "concrete operational" are not relevant to this scenario.

Kai's Mother Hides His Pacifier Because She Does Not Want