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1.2 Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development
1.2.1 Stages of Development
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Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory proposes that children progress through four distinct stages of
cognitive
Understanding Piaget's
stages
helps educators and parents facilitate learning and development effectively
What are the key processes in Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory?
Schemas and adaptation
Arrange the stages of Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory in the correct order
1️⃣ Sensorimotor
2️⃣ Preoperational
3️⃣ Concrete Operational
4️⃣ Formal Operational
Match the key characteristics with the correct stages of Piaget's theory:
Sensorimotor ↔️ Object permanence
Preoperational ↔️ Egocentric thinking
Concrete Operational ↔️ Conservation
Formal Operational ↔️ Abstract thinking
Assimilation involves modifying existing schemas to fit new information
False
Assimilation is the process of integrating new information into existing
schemas
What is the role of accommodation in schema development?
Modify schemas
Each stage of Piaget's theory builds upon the
previous
one
What is the purpose of schemas in cognitive development?
Organize information
Accommodation occurs when schemas are modified to fit new
information
Encountering an aggressive dog might lead a child to accommodate their "dog"
schema
Match the key characteristics with the correct stages of Piaget's theory:
Sensorimotor ↔️ Object permanence
Preoperational ↔️ Egocentric thinking
Concrete Operational ↔️ Conservation
Formal Operational ↔️ Abstract thinking
What are the four stages of cognitive development according to Piaget?
Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, Formal Operational
The sensorimotor stage occurs from
0-2
Each stage in Piaget's theory builds on the previous one, leading to more
complex
abilities.
Children in the sensorimotor stage learn about the world through their senses and motor
actions
What is object permanence in the sensorimotor stage?
Understanding objects exist when hidden
Egocentric thinking is a key characteristic of the
preoperational stage
.
What does 'lack of conservation' mean in the preoperational stage?
Not understanding quantity stays the same
Children in the preoperational stage develop symbolic
representation
Children in the preoperational stage understand that quantity remains the same despite changes in shape.
False
What is an example of egocentric thinking in the preoperational stage?
Believing everyone loves their toy
What is the age range of the preoperational stage in Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory?
2-7 years
Children in the preoperational stage exhibit egocentric
thinking
Children in the preoperational stage understand the concept of conservation.
False
What is symbolic representation in the preoperational stage?
Using symbols and language
Egocentric thinking in the preoperational stage refers to the inability to consider other people's
perspectives
The
preoperational stage
is crucial for developing more complex cognitive abilities later.
What does Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory propose about children's thinking?
Children think differently at stages
Schemas are mental frameworks that organize and understand
information
Assimilation modifies existing schemas to fit new information.
False
Match the stage of cognitive development with its age range:
Sensorimotor ↔️ 0-2 years
Preoperational ↔️ 2-7 years
Concrete Operational ↔️ 7-11 years
Formal Operational ↔️ 12+ years
What is the key characteristic of the sensory-motor stage?
Learning through senses
Object permanence is the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they are
hidden
Egocentric thinking in the
preoperational stage
means children believe others see the world as they do.
What type of thinking develops in the concrete operational stage?
Logical thinking
Conservation is the understanding that quantity remains the same despite changes in
appearance
Abstract thinking is a key characteristic of the
formal operational stage
.
What is hypothetico-deductive reasoning in the formal operational stage?
Testing hypotheses through experimentation
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