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At what age does a child typically begin to develop abstract thinking and hypothetical reasoning?
At what age does a child typically begin to develop abstract thinking and hypothetical reasoning?
- 12 years old and beyond (correct)
- From 2 to 7 years old
- Between 7 and 11 years old
- From birth to 2 years old
Which cognitive milestone is most characteristic of the sensori-motor stage?
Which cognitive milestone is most characteristic of the sensori-motor stage?
- The development of object permanence (correct)
- Deductive reasoning and abstract concepts
- Inductive reasoning and conservation
- Symbolic representation and pretend play
A child begins to understand that the amount of liquid stays the same regardless of the container's shape. According to Piaget's stages, in what stage is this child?
A child begins to understand that the amount of liquid stays the same regardless of the container's shape. According to Piaget's stages, in what stage is this child?
- Formal operational
- Pre-operational
- Sensori-motor
- Concrete operational (correct)
According to Piaget, what is one of the key features of the pre-operational stage of cognitive development?
According to Piaget, what is one of the key features of the pre-operational stage of cognitive development?
What did Piaget emphasize as the final stage of cognitive development?
What did Piaget emphasize as the final stage of cognitive development?
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Sensori-Motor Stage
Sensori-Motor Stage
The first stage of Piaget's theory, occurring from birth to 2 years, emphasizing development through sensory experiences and movement.
Object Permanence
Object Permanence
The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, developed during the Sensori-Motor Stage.
Pre-Operational Stage
Pre-Operational Stage
The second stage of Piaget's theory, from 2 to 7 years, characterized by symbolic thinking and egocentrism.
Conservation
Conservation
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Formal Operational Stage
Formal Operational Stage
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Study Notes
Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development
- Sensorimotor Stage: Ages birth to 2 years. Development through sensory experiences and movement. Cognitive milestones include reflexes, habits, object permanence, intentional actions, and increased mobility.
- Preoperational Stage: Ages 2 to 7 years. Symbolic thinking, fantasy, and intuitive thoughts dominate. Cognitive milestones include pretend play, symbolic representation, primitive reasoning, egocentrism, and questioning (e.g., "Why").
- Concrete Operational Stage: Ages 7 to 11 years. Logical thinking and concrete cognitive operations emerge. Cognitive milestones include inductive reasoning, conservation, reversibility, classification, and understanding others' perspectives.
- Formal Operational Stage: Ages 12+ years. Rational and abstract thinking, hypothetical reasoning, and planning. Cognitive milestones include deductive reasoning, abstract concepts, philosophical thinking, identity formation, and compassion.
Additional Information about Jean Piaget
- Jean Piaget was a Swiss psychologist known for his groundbreaking work in cognitive development.
- He published his first scientific paper on albino sparrows at the age of 11.
- In 1920, Piaget started working with intelligence tests, discovering that younger children think differently from older children.
- Piaget believed that lifelong learning is possible but the formal operational stage is the final stage of cognitive development.
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