According to Jean Piaget, the child acquires the skill of using symbols, languages at which stage?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Pre-operational stage
Explanation:
The Pre-operational stage (ages 2–7) is characterized by the development of symbolic function. During this time, children begin to use language and mental images to represent objects and events, allowing for make-believe play and increased communication.
Information Booster:
● Symbolic Thought: The ability to use one thing (like a word or an object) to stand for something else.
● Language Development: This stage marks the period of most rapid vocabulary growth and grammatical mastery.
● Egocentrism: While symbols are used, the child still struggles to see the world from perspectives other than their own.
● Animism: Attributing life-like qualities to inanimate objects, often expressed through symbolic play.
● Lack of Conservation: Despite using symbols, children cannot yet understand that physical properties remain the same when appearance changes.
Additional Points:
● Option (a): Action-based – Infants in the sensory motor stage interact with the world through physical actions and direct sensations.
● Option (b): Abstract – The formal operational stage involves logic and abstract concepts that go far beyond basic symbol use.
● Option (d): Logic-based – Concrete operational stage focuses on logical operations and conservation, not the initial acquisition of symbol use.

So the correct answer is (c)