Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development

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Questions and Answers

At what age does the Sensorimotor stage occur?

0-2 (correct)
7-11
>11
2-7

What is the characteristic of the Preoperational stage?

Failure to differentiate between self and surroundings
Symbolic representation without principled thought (correct)
Abstract reasoning
Principled thought confined to real, immediate problems

What age range is associated with the Formal operational stage?

>11 (correct)
0-2
2-7
7-11

Which stage is characterized by the failure to differentiate between self and surroundings?

Sensorimotor stage (A) Signup and view all the answers

During which stage is symbolic representation possible without principled thought?

Preoperational stage (C) Signup and view all the answers

In which stage is reasoning ability better and serves as the basis for progression between stages?

Formal operational stage (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Sensorimotor Stage

The first stage of Piaget's theory of cognitive development, spanning from birth to roughly two years of age. Infants learn primarily through their senses and motor actions.

Preoperational Stage

The second stage of Piaget's theory, lasting from approximately 2 to 7 years old. Children develop symbolic thinking, allowing them to represent objects and ideas, but their reasoning remains illogical.

Formal Operational Stage

The stage of cognitive development, according to Piaget, occurring after the age of 11. People in this stage develop abstract thought, hypothetical reasoning, and the ability to systematically test ideas.

Self and Surroundings Differentiation

The stage in which an infant cannot distinguish between themselves and their surroundings. This leads to a lack of object permanence, where infants believe objects cease to exist when they are out of sight.

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Symbolic Representation

The ability to represent ideas and objects through symbols, such as language and drawing. This occurs in the Preoperational stage, but without the capacity for logical and abstract thinking.

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Reasoning Ability

The stage where children start to develop reasoning skills. This is a foundation for the next stage, Formal Operational, where more complex thinking and abstract skills are developed.

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