In the context of the key developments of Piaget's sensorimotor stage of cognitive development, which of the following concepts or skills is most likely to develop at 18 to 24 months with the use of symbols instead of representational thinking?
A. Symbolic development
B. Object permanence
C. Number
D. Categorization
Answer: C
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