Michael, who is a preoperational thinker, watches as a movie character appears to turn from a nice teenager into a werewolf. What is Michael's most likely reaction?
A) Laughter, since he realizes that it is all a fake
B) Nothing, since he would likely not notice the change
C) Terror, since he likely believes that the individual has actually become a werewolf
D) Confidence, since he now realizes that, despite the apparent physical change, it is still the same nice individual

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Preoperational thinkers, typically children aged 2 to 7, tend to focus on the appearance of things rather than their underlying reality. Therefore, Michael is likely to believe that the character has actually become a werewolf, leading to a reaction of terror.

Michael, Who Is a Preoperational Thinker, Watches as a Movie