"In the context of Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, consider the following stages:
(I) Sensorimotor Stage (II) Preoperational Stage (III) Concrete Operational Stage
Now, match these stages with their primary characteristics:
a. Egocentrism and symbolic thinking b. Developing logical thinking and conservation c. Exploration of the world through senses and motor skills
Which of the following pairs best represents the stages of cognitive development and their primary characteristics according to Piaget's theory?
1
(III, a) and (II, b)
2
(II, a) and (I, c)
3
(I, a) and (II, b)
4
(I, a) and (III, b)