Tim-Tim is three years old and, according to Piaget, in the preoperational stage of cognitive development. Which of the following actual research findings would have surprised Piaget?

A. Tim-Tim can do conservation tasks if trained appropriately.
B. Tim-Tim can use symbols.
C. Tim-Tim can play pretend.
D. Tim-Tim can find an object hidden under a cover.

Answer: A

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