Quinn is 3 years old. He is unable to focus on two aspects of a situation at once. According to Piaget, this indicates that Quinn lacks conservation skills. What developmental stage is Quinn in?

A) Sensorimotor
B) Concrete operations
C) Preoperational
D) Formal operations

Conservation Skills

The cognitive ability to understand that quantity remains the same despite changes in shape or appearance, typically developing in early childhood.

Developmental Stage

Phases through which an individual progresses from infancy to adulthood, each characterized by distinct physical, psychological, and cognitive changes.

Preoperational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring from approximately age 2 to 7, characterized by symbolic thinking, egocentrism, and lack of logical reasoning.