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According to Piaget's experiments with children and glasses of liquid, what cognitive limitation did children under 7 years old struggle with?
Understanding the concept of volume
Study Notes
- Piaget conducted a famous experiment with children and glasses of liquid
- Children under 7 years old struggle with understanding that changing the shape of a glass does not change the amount of liquid
- Children lack the ability to reciprocate and perform reverse operations in their mind
- Another experiment involved presenting two identical rows of cubes to children
- When one row is removed and scattered, children think there are more cubes in the scattered row
- These experiments demonstrate children's cognitive limitations in understanding quantity and shape
- Piaget's work focused on the cognitive development of children
- Children's cognitive abilities develop in stages
- Piaget believed that children actively construct their understanding of the world through experiences and interactions
- Piaget's theories have had a significant impact on the field of developmental psychology.
Test your knowledge of Piaget's famous experiments and his theories on cognitive development in children. This quiz will cover topics such as children's understanding of quantity, shape, and their ability to perform reverse operations in their mind. Discover how Piaget's work has impacted the field of developmental psychology and learn about the stages of cognitive development. Keywords: Piaget, cognitive development, children, experiments, quantity, shape, stages, psychology.
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