A health practitioner is interviewing a 6-year-old male child who is in Piaget's preoperational stage. Which of the following is characteristic of this stage?

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Piaget's preoperational stage is characterized by egocentrism, where the child views the world from their own perspective and has difficulty understanding other people's viewpoints. Therefore, option A is most appropriate. Option B is not entirely accurate as the child is not completely self-centered but has difficulty understanding others' perspectives. Option C is not specific to this stage as it occurs throughout childhood. Option D is typically seen in Piaget's formal operational stage, which occurs after preoperational stage. Option E is not a characteristic of this stage but could be seen in younger children.

A Health Practitioner Is Interviewing a 6-Year-Old Male Child Who