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preoperational thought  

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  • The young infant develops from an almost entirely reflexive organism to one that can intentionally manipulate symbols that represent objects in the real world. Imagine the tremendous amount of growth that is now possible, given these new tools for exploring and experiencing the environment. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Development; Preoperational Thought]

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