A major cognitive advance made during the sensorimotor stage is the ability to
a. think abstractly and creatively.
b. solve simple problems using mental representation.
c. understand that the self is distinct from other people and objects.
d. create mental images of objects that are not physically present.
e. know that changes in appearance do not mean that the object itself changes.
d. create mental images of objects that are not physically present.
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