Which of the following is a characteristic of concrete operational thought?
A)an inability to classify
B)the presence of animistic thought
C)the presence of egocentric thought
D)reasoning limited to specific examples

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Concrete operational thought is characterized by reasoning based on specific examples and experiences, rather than abstract or hypothetical scenarios. This stage of cognitive development is marked by the ability to perform mental operations on concrete objects and events, but not on more abstract concepts. The other options listed are not characteristic of concrete operational thought; for example, animistic thought (attributing life or consciousness to inanimate objects) is more typical of preoperational thought.

Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Concrete Operational