Anya, age 4, is asked to draw a picture of a person. She will probably
A) draw a circular shape with lines attached, and add features such as eyes, nose, mouth, and hair.
B) make a realistically detailed image with primitive drawing techniques.
C) draw a large head with facial features but no body.
D) use depth cues, such as overlapping objects, in the background.

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According to Piaget's stages of cognitive development, children at the preoperational stage (ages 2-7) often use symbolic representation in their drawings. Anya's drawing of a circular shape with lines attached and adding facial features such as eyes, nose, mouth, and hair, is consistent with this stage of development.

Anya, Age 4, Is Asked to Draw a Picture of a Person