Preoperational Stage: Ages 2 to 7
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What is the primary characteristic of the formal operational stage according to the passage?

  • Development of language and communication skills
  • Understanding of different perspectives and empathy
  • Reliance on concrete objects and experiences
  • Increased logical thinking and problem-solving abilities (correct)

At what age range does the formal operational stage typically occur according to the passage?

  • 2 to 7 years old
  • 7 to 11 years old
  • Birth to 2 years old
  • 12 years old and up (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the formal operational stage mentioned in the passage?

  • Ability to think abstractly
  • Capacity to contemplate and draw hypotheses
  • Reliance on concrete objects and experiences (correct)
  • Increased understanding of different perspectives

How does the formal operational stage differ from the concrete operational stage according to the passage?

<p>Formal operational thinkers have more advanced abstract and problem-solving abilities. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the preoperational stage and the formal operational stage according to the passage?

<p>Preoperational thinkers have more advanced logical and problem-solving abilities. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the preoperational stage mentioned in the passage?

<p>Understanding of different perspectives (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Piaget's theory, which stage focuses on how children and adults acquire knowledge?

<p>Formal operational stage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key focus of the sensorimotor stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

<p>Gaining an understanding of object permanence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a basic human function that children learn during the sensorimotor stage?

<p>Logical reasoning (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Piaget's theory suggest about the concept of 'fixed' intelligence?

<p>Intelligence is not fixed, but rather relies on cognitive maturation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do children learn that they are independent objects separate from other objects during the sensorimotor stage?

<p>By learning to assign names and words to other objects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the capabilities of cognition during Piaget's formal operational stage?

<p>Perceiving and empathizing with multiple perspectives, drawing up multiple solutions, critical thinking, systematic planning, and scientific reasoning. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theorist's work is contrasted with Piaget's theory in the text?

<p>Erik Erikson (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Erik Erikson's theory inspired by?

<p>Freud's theory of psychosexual development (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Erikson's theory, what is necessary for a child to grow into a mature, well-developed adult?

<p>Overcoming conflicts at each stage of development (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a child's survival needs are not met during the 'Trust vs. Mistrust' stage, according to Erikson?

<p>The child will develop a sense of anxiety, mistrust, and fear of the world. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the severity of neglect during the 'Trust vs. Mistrust' stage?

<p>The more severe the neglect, the deeper the child's mistrust and fear of the world will be. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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