Bob is asked, "Do you have a brother?" He replies, "Yes." "What's his name?" "Joe." "Does Joe have a brother?" Bob answers, "No." Which stage of cognitive development is Bob imost likely in?

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Bob's response suggests that he does not understand the concept of reciprocity or the fact that if he has a brother named Joe, then Joe must also have a brother (which is Bob himself). This lack of understanding is typical of children in the preoperational stage of cognitive development.

Bob Is Asked, "Do You Have a Brother?" He Replies