The ability to work with symbols such as using the word 'bicycle' or a picture of a bicycle to represent a real bicycle that is not actually present is called__________?
Correct answer: B. Semiotic Function
- A. Egocentricism
- B. Semiotic Function
- C. Animism
- D. All of these
Explanation
The semiotic function is the ability to use words, images or other symbols to represent objects and events that are not present. Egocentrism and animism are separate features of preoperational thought.
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