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During the sensorimotor period, what is the child's understanding of object permanence?
The object or person still exists, even if they cannot see it
What characterizes the preoperational period in terms of symbolic function development?
Beginning of the development of symbolic function: able to form images and concepts
What marks the transition to the formal operations period?
Formation of abstract concepts, generalizations, analysis of reality, drawing conclusions
During the sensorimotor period (0-2 years), how do children learn?
Through sense and motor behaviour
What is a characteristic of the preoperational period (2 to 7 years) in terms of symbolic function development?
Beginning of the development of symbolic function
What marks the transition to the period of concrete operations (7 to 11 years)?
Acquisition of reasoning
What is a characteristic of the period of formal operations (from 11 years) in terms of cognitive development?
Formation of abstract concepts
What concept develops during the sensorimotor period regarding objects or people?
Object permanence: the object or person still exists, even if they cannot see it.
Test your knowledge on the stages of child development, focusing on the sensorimotor and preoperational periods. Learn about how children acquire knowledge through sensory experiences and the development of symbolic functions.
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