10 Questions
At what age range do children typically exhibit egocentric thinking according to Piaget's theory?
2-7 years
What is the major characteristic of the sensorimotor stage in Piaget's theory?
Development of object permanence
According to Piaget, what initiates movement from one cognitive stage to the next?
Exposure to relevant experiences
During which cognitive stage do children develop the capacity for symbolic representation in Piaget's theory?
Preoperational
In Erikson's theory, what period of life is characterized by identity development?
Adolescence
What age range typically experiences the psychosocial crisis of Autonomy-vs.-shame-and-doubt?
1 - 3 years
According to Kohlberg, at what age can individuals typically reach the highest level of moral reasoning?
About age 13
During which stage of psychosocial development do individuals develop a sense of competence?
3 – 5 years
What is a key limitation mentioned regarding Kohlberg's theory of moral development?
It focuses on moral behavior, not moral judgments.
Which psychosocial crisis involves the awareness of uniqueness and the knowledge of appropriate roles in life?
Identity-vs.-role-confusion
Explore Jean Piaget's influential theory of cognitive development which suggests that children progress through four stages in a specific order, acquiring both quantitative and qualitative knowledge. Take a deeper look at how children think about the world according to Piaget.
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