Your neighbor has a 4-year-old son who is driving her crazy. He is constantly asking "Why?" about everything
She knew that children asked questions, but she was surprised to learn how frequently the question arose and that her answers seemed to only lead to another "Why?" According to Piaget, her son has developed a more complex way of thinking. Which of Piaget's substages would you tell her that her son is probably in?
a. formal operations
b. representational operations
c. intuitive thought
d. symbolic function
C. During the intuitive thought substage, children become highly curious about the world, frequently asking "Why?" when others provide them with information.
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