Question

In which of Piaget's stages of cognitive development do children develop symbolic functioning, the ability to use symbols to represent what is not present?

Answer 1

Pre-operational Stage

Step-by-step explanation:

The pre-operative phase is the second phase in the cognitive development theory of Piaget. This phase starts around 2 years of age when kids begin talking and lasts until about 7 years of age.

Children start engaging in symbolic play during this phase and learn to control symbols. Piaget observed, however, that concrete logic is not yet understood.