5 Questions
Which stage of development is characterized by the ability to think logically and solve problems?
Formal operational stage
At what age does a child enter Piaget's concrete-operational stage?
7-11 years
What is the main focus of the pre-operational stage?
Language and abstract thinking
What is the term used to describe a child's understanding that objects continue to exist even when they are not seen or heard?
Object permanence
Which stage of development is characterized by building an understanding of the world through senses and movement?
Sensorimotor stage
Study Notes
Stages of Development
- The concrete-operational stage is characterized by the ability to think logically and solve problems.
Age of Developmental Stages
- A child enters Piaget's concrete-operational stage around 7-11 years old.
Pre-Operational Stage
- The main focus of the pre-operational stage is on egocentric thinking, where children have difficulty taking other people's perspectives.
Object Permanence
- Object permanence is the term used to describe a child's understanding that objects continue to exist even when they are not seen or heard.
Sensorimotor Stage
- The sensorimotor stage is characterized by building an understanding of the world through senses and movement, occurring from birth to 2 years old.
Test your knowledge of Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development and the four stages of development. From the sensorimotor stage to the formal operational stage, see how well you understand the concepts and milestones of each stage in this quiz.
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