Jack is cutting up a pizza for himself and his little brother,Craig.He starts to cut it into eight pieces,but his brother says,"Don't cut it into so many pieces;I can't eat that many." Jack laughs but obeys.Craig's reactions characterize _______ thought,and Jack's reactions characterize _______ thought.

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Craig's statement indicates that he is exhibiting preoperational thought as he is focused on the number of pieces and not the actual size of the pieces. Jack's ability to understand and comply with Craig's request to cut fewer pieces demonstrates concrete operational thought as he is able to logically reason about the situation and make a plan based on Craig's needs.

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