Petra is an average 10-year-old. Research indicates that Petra
A) is egocentric in her social relationships.
B) provides clear directions and constructs well-organized cognitive maps.
C) is in Piaget's formal operational stage.
D) grasps the logical necessity of propositional thought.

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Based on the information given, Petra is an average 10-year-old, which puts her in Piaget's concrete operational stage of cognitive development. Therefore, while she may be able to construct cognitive maps, she is not yet able to grasp the logical necessity of propositional thought or be in Piaget's formal operational stage. Additionally, while she may still struggle with egocentrism, it is not specified in the given information, making it a less likely answer choice.

Petra Is an Average 10-Year-Old