According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which of the following is true of children in the concrete operational stage?

A) They have thoughts that generally involve abstract ideas rather than objects that are tangible in nature.
B) They cannot center on two dimensions of a problem at once.
C) They attribute life and consciousness to inanimate objects.
D) They center on the motives of wrongdoers as well as on the amount of damage done when assigning blame.

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Savon Crumity · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  In the concrete operational stage, children begin to think logically about concrete events. They understand the concept of conservation, can classify objects according to several features, and can order them in series along a single dimension such as size. They also start to understand the concept of reversibility. This stage typically occurs between the ages of 7 and 11. Choice D reflects an understanding of intentions and consequences, which aligns with the cognitive abilities of children in this stage. They start to consider the reasons behind actions, not just the outcomes, when thinking about moral issues.

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