Jose has just begun to understand that numbers, such as "1, 2, 3," are connected conceptually to the number of objects on a table. Now when he is asked how many objects on the table, he holds up three fingers. Jose's thinking in this instance is best considered an example of:
A) symbolic representation
B) reification
C) egocentrism
D) accommodation

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Symbolic representation refers to the use of actions, images, words, or other signs to represent past and present events, experiences, and concepts; it marks the emergence of the preoperational period.

Jose Has Just Begun to Understand That Numbers, Such as "1