Concrete Operational Stage Flashcards
What is the age range for Piaget’s Concrete Operational Stage?
7 to 11 years old.
True or False: Children in the Concrete Operational Stage can think abstractly.
False.
What key cognitive ability develops during the Concrete Operational Stage?
Logical thinking.
Fill in the blank: In the Concrete Operational Stage, children begin to understand the concept of __________.
conservation.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Concrete Operational Stage? A) Conservation B) Reversibility C) Abstract thinking D) Classification
C) Abstract thinking.
What is meant by ‘conservation’ in Piaget’s theory?
The understanding that quantity remains the same despite changes in shape or appearance.
True or False: Children in the Concrete Operational Stage can perform operations in their heads.
True.
What is ‘reversibility’ in the context of the Concrete Operational Stage?
The ability to understand that actions can be reversed to return to the original state.
Fill in the blank: Children in the Concrete Operational Stage can categorize objects based on __________.
multiple criteria.
Multiple Choice: Which cognitive skill is enhanced during the Concrete Operational Stage? A) Egocentrism B) Logical reasoning C) Imagination D) Hypothetical thinking
B) Logical reasoning.
What is an example of a task that demonstrates conservation?
Understanding that the amount of liquid remains the same when poured into a differently shaped container.
True or False: Children in the Concrete Operational Stage can understand the concept of time and space.
True.
At what stage do children begin to use logic to solve problems involving concrete objects?
Concrete Operational Stage.
Fill in the blank: The ability to arrange objects in a series according to a specific property, such as size or color, is known as __________.
seriation.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a limitation of the Concrete Operational Stage? A) Ability to think logically B) Difficulty with abstract concepts C) Understanding of conservation D) Ability to classify objects
B) Difficulty with abstract concepts.
What cognitive development milestone is typically achieved by children in the Concrete Operational Stage?
The ability to perform operations mentally rather than physically.
True or False: During the Concrete Operational Stage, children are still egocentric.
False.
What is the significance of ‘classification’ in the Concrete Operational Stage?
It allows children to group objects based on shared characteristics.
Fill in the blank: Children in the Concrete Operational Stage can understand the concept of __________, which involves recognizing that two different objects can be the same in one way.
identity.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following abilities is NOT developed during the Concrete Operational Stage? A) Conservation B) Abstract reasoning C) Classification D) Reversibility
B) Abstract reasoning.
What role do concrete objects play in the learning process during the Concrete Operational Stage?
They help children to engage in logical thinking and problem-solving.
True or False: Children in this stage can understand hypothetical situations.
False.
What is an example of a logical operation that a child in the Concrete Operational Stage can perform?
Arranging blocks from smallest to largest.
Fill in the blank: The Concrete Operational Stage is characterized by an increase in __________ skills.
logical reasoning.
