Sally's teacher has observed that she does understand object permanence, conservation tasks, and is able to solve the three-mountain problem. However, she does not show abstract thinking. According to Piaget's theory, Sally is in the
A)sensorimotor stage
B)preoperational stage
C)concrete operational stage
D)formal operational stage
E)proximal development stage

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Sally's understanding of object permanence, conservation tasks, and ability to solve the three-mountain problem are characteristics of Piaget's concrete operational stage (ages 7-11). The lack of abstract thinking indicates she has not yet reached the formal operational stage.

Sally's Teacher Has Observed That She Does Understand Object Permanence