If a child is in Piaget's preoperational stage of development, which of the following tasks is the child most likely to perform?

A) solve mathematical problems
B) represent the world with words and images
C) reverse mental operations
D) give logical reasons for knowing something

Children in the preoperational stage are known to represent the world with words and images, making them strong in language development, imagination, and pretend play. They have difficulty with logical thinking, reversibility, and mental operations. They are not yet capable of solving mathematical problems or giving logical reasons for knowing something.