Jean Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development

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What are the four stages of cognitive development according to Jean Piaget?

The four stages of cognitive development according to Jean Piaget are Sensorimotor Stage, Preoperational Stage, Concrete Operational Stage, and Formal Operational Stage.

What is the age range for the Sensorimotor Stage?

The age range for the Sensorimotor Stage is birth to 2 years.

What is the age range for the Preoperational Stage?

The age range for the Preoperational Stage is ages 2 to 7.

What is the age range for the Concrete Operational Stage?

<p>The age range for the Concrete Operational Stage is ages 7 to 11.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the age range for the Formal Operational Stage?

<p>The age range for the Formal Operational Stage is ages 12 and up.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Sensorimotor Stage

The first stage of cognitive development in Piaget's theory, from birth to 2 years, where infants learn about the world through their senses and actions.

Preoperational Stage

The second stage of cognitive development in Piaget's theory, from ages 2 to 7, where children start to use language and symbols but struggle with logical thinking and perspective.

Concrete Operational Stage

The third stage of cognitive development in Piaget's theory, from ages 7 to 11, where children begin to think logically and understand concrete concepts, but struggle with abstract ideas.

Formal Operational Stage

The fourth and final stage of cognitive development in Piaget's theory, from ages 12 and up, where individuals develop abstract thinking, hypothetical reasoning, and problem-solving abilities.

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Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development

A theory by Jean Piaget that describes the stages of cognitive development in children.

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Study Notes

Jean Piaget's Cognitive Development Stages

Jean Piaget proposed four stages of cognitive development: Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, and Formal Operational.

Sensorimotor Stage

Age range: 0-2 years
During this stage, infants and young children learn by using their senses and motor skills to interact with the environment.

Preoperational Stage

Age range: 2-7 years
Children develop symbolic thinking and learn to use language, but still have limited ability to consider other people's viewpoints.

Concrete Operational Stage

Age range: 7-11 years
Children develop logical thinking and problem-solving skills, but only with concrete objects and events.

Formal Operational Stage

Age range: 11-15 years and beyond
Adolescents and adults develop the ability to think abstractly and reason logically about abstract concepts and hypothetical situations.