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... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > intelligence, ability, and aptitude > aptitude > academic ability > skills (abilities) > cognitive skills > cognitive development > preoperational thought
... > social science subjects > psychology > applied psychology > educational psychology > aptitude > academic ability > skills (abilities) > cognitive skills > cognitive development > preoperational thought
... > social science subjects > education > education studies > educational psychology > aptitude > academic ability > skills (abilities) > cognitive skills > cognitive development > preoperational thought
... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > education beyond schools > cognitive skills > cognitive development > preoperational thought
... > social science subjects > education > education studies > sociology of education > education beyond schools > cognitive skills > cognitive development > preoperational thought
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > psychology and behavior > mental development and functions > cognitive skills > cognitive development > preoperational thought
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > applied developmental science > developmental processes > cognitive development > preoperational thought
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > cognitive development > preoperational thought
social science subjects > psychology > developmental psychology > cognitive development > preoperational thought

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preoperational thought  

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  • The young infant develops from an almost entirely reflexive organism to one that can intentionally manipulate symbols that represent objects in the real world. Imagine the tremendous amount of growth that is now possible, given these new tools for exploring and experiencing the environment. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Development; Preoperational Thought]

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