Jean Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development

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At what age range do children typically exhibit egocentric thinking according to Piaget's theory?

  • 12 years-adulthood
  • 7-12 years
  • Birth-2 years
  • 2-7 years (correct)

What is the major characteristic of the sensorimotor stage in Piaget's theory?

  • Development of object permanence (correct)
  • Mastery of concept of reversibility
  • Development of logical and abstract thinking
  • Development of conservation

According to Piaget, what initiates movement from one cognitive stage to the next?

  • Mastery of symbolic representation
  • Genetic inheritance
  • Reaching a certain age
  • Exposure to relevant experiences (correct)

During which cognitive stage do children develop the capacity for symbolic representation in Piaget's theory?

<p>Preoperational (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Erikson's theory, what period of life is characterized by identity development?

<p>Adolescence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What age range typically experiences the psychosocial crisis of Autonomy-vs.-shame-and-doubt?

<p>1 - 3 years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Kohlberg, at what age can individuals typically reach the highest level of moral reasoning?

<p>About age 13 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of psychosocial development do individuals develop a sense of competence?

<p>3 – 5 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key limitation mentioned regarding Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

<p>It focuses on moral behavior, not moral judgments. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which psychosocial crisis involves the awareness of uniqueness and the knowledge of appropriate roles in life?

<p>Identity-vs.-role-confusion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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