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Which of the following are the four stages of Piaget's cognitive development?
What is the age range for the sensorimotor stage?
birth to 2
What is the age range for the preoperational stage?
2 to 7
What is the age range for the concrete operational stage?
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What is the age range for the formal operational stage?
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What characterizes the sensorimotor stage?
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What characterizes the preoperational stage?
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What characterizes the concrete operational stage?
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What characterizes the formal operational stage?
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What does Piaget's theory suggest about learning?
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Study Notes
Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development
- Piaget identified four key stages: Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, and Formal Operational.
Sensorimotor Stage
- Age range: Birth to 2 years.
- Knowledge acquisition occurs through sensory experiences and manipulation of objects.
- Introduction of object permanence, understanding that objects continue to exist even when not seen.
Preoperational Stage
- Age range: 2 to 7 years.
- Characterized by pretend play and emerging language skills.
- Marked by egocentrism, where children cannot easily take the perspective of others.
- Classification of objects primarily based on a single feature.
Concrete Operational Stage
- Age range: 7 to 12 years.
- Develops logical thinking but is often rigid and struggles with abstract concepts.
- Children can classify objects by multiple features and understand ordering and operations.
Formal Operational Stage
- Age range: 12 years to adulthood.
- Features an increase in logical reasoning, including the ability to deduce and hypothesize about abstract concepts.
Social Context of Learning
- Piaget emphasized that learning occurs in a social context through interactions among peers, promoting cognitive development.
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Test your knowledge on Piaget's four stages of cognitive development: Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, and Formal Operational. This quiz explores the age ranges and key characteristics of each stage. Perfect for students of psychology and education.
