Which of the following statements is TRUE about the degree of cognitive sophistication among children in Piaget's preoperational stage of development?
A)They do not understand that objects exist even when they are not visible.
B)They can describe people,events,and feelings.
C)They master the principle of conservation.
D)They are capable of abstract,hypothetical thought.

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Children in Piaget's preoperational stage (~ age 2-7) are able to describe people, events, and feelings but do not yet have the cognitive ability to understand abstract concepts or the principle of conservation. They may also struggle with understanding that objects continue to exist even when they are not visible (object permanence). They are not typically capable of abstract or hypothetical thinking until they reach Piaget's formal operational stage (~age 12+).

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE About the Degree