Why does Piaget use the term "concrete" to describe the quality of thinking that is characteristic of middle childhood?

A. The term reflects Piaget's concerns about the intellectual rigidity and vulnerability of middle childhood.
B. The term highlights the focus on real objects rather than hypothetical situations and relationships. 
C. The term indicates that children can only reason about inanimate objects at this stage.
D. The term reflects the directness and transparency of young people at this age.


Answer: B

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