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What is the focus of cognitive theory?
What is the focus of cognitive theory?
- The development of a person's thought process (correct)
- The development of a person's emotional intelligence
- The development of a person's social skills
- The development of a person's physical abilities
According to Piaget's theory, at what age does the concrete operational stage begin?
According to Piaget's theory, at what age does the concrete operational stage begin?
- At age 7 (correct)
- At age 12
- At birth
- At age 2
What did Piaget propose about the development of children's thought processes?
What did Piaget propose about the development of children's thought processes?
- They are different from adults (correct)
- They are not important for cognitive development
- They are inferior to adults
- They are the same as adults
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- Cognitive theory focuses on the development of a person's thought process and how it affects their understanding and interaction with the world.
- Jean Piaget proposed one of the most influential theories of cognitive development.
- Piaget's theory explains the development of thought processes and mental states.
- Children think differently from adults, according to Piaget.
- Piaget proposed four stages of cognitive development.
- The sensorimotor stage is from birth to age two.
- The pre-operational stage is from ages 2-6.
- The concrete operational stage is from ages 7-11.
- The formal operational stage is from age 12 to adulthood.
- Each stage builds on the previous one and represents a higher level of cognitive development.
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