In Piaget's theory, what cognitive skills characterize the preoperational stage in young children?

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The child starts speaking for the very first timeThe child starts identifying familiar caregivers' facesThe child begins to apply logical reasoning to problemsThe child starts using symbolic thought but remains intuitive and self-centered

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Option D is correct because during the preoperational stage, children develop symbolic thinking but still show intuitive reasoning and egocentrism. They do not yet think logically or solve problems systematically, and earlier milestones like first speech or recognizing caregivers occur before this stage.

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