DONE: Piaget Developmental Stages

Question 1

Uses symbols such as language to represent objects. Thinks by using words and symbols but logic is not well developed. Vocabulary and comprehension increase but child is egocentric. Unable to see things from the point of view of another. What is the name of the stage and age group?

Answer 1

Pre-Operational Stage 1
Pre-conceptual substage
2-4 years (2-7 years)

Question 2

Begins to think logically. During this stage rules are not meant to be broken. The child has more accurate understanding of cause and effect, and can reason if you use concrete objects in teaching as part of a demonstration or experimentation. The concept of conservation (that matter does not change in amount when it’s form is altered) is learned. The child is capable of mature thought when allowed to manipulate and see objects. What is the name of the stage and age group?

Answer 2

Concrete Operational Stage

7-11 years

Question 3

During this stage they begin to understand why the rules apply to society and that rules can be changed, bent, and broken. The child can think abstractly about objects or concepts, solve complex problems, and consider different alternatives or outcomes. What is the name of the stage and age group?

Answer 3

Formal Operations Stage

11 + years

Question 4

In this stage children mainly make use of senses and motor capabilities to experience the environment. The child learns from movement and sensory input (sensory and motor). Shows signs of curiosity and excitement when interacting with the environment. What is the name of the stage and age group?

Answer 4

Sensorimotor Stage

0-2 years

Question 5

Nursing Implication: Name the tools you will use during the procedure and provide simple explanations about what each item is used for. Explaining all procedures and treatments before doing them. Clearly explain that the child is not responsible for causing their own illness, death, etc this is not anyone’s fault. At what developmental stage would you implement this intervention?

Answer 5

Pre-Operational Stage 1 and 2
2-7 years

Ex. Demonstrations done on the child’s teddy bear to show in relation to the child is a good way to explain procedures.

Question 6

Nursing Implication: Give clear verbal instructions about details of treatment. Show the child equipment that will be used in treatment and allow them to hold the item after a demonstration of how it will be used. At what developmental stage would you implement this intervention?

Answer 6

Concrete Operational Stages
7-11 years

Ex. A glass of H20 is tall and skinny and when placed into a cup that is short and wide the child understands it’s still the same amount of water.

Question 7

Nursing Implication: Child thinks about the future and has further brain development in this stage. Give clear and complete information about health care and treatments. Offer both written and verbal instructions. Provide education about the disease to the adolescent with a chronic illness, as mature thought leads to greater understanding. At what developmental stage would you implement this intervention?

Answer 7

Formal Operations Stage
11+ years

Ex. Brain doesn’t fully develop until 25-27 years old.

Question 8

Transductive reasoning (Ex. magical thinking) Draws conclusions from one general fact to another. Thinks that things occur just because they wished it to happen. Does not understand the concept of cause and effect. What is the name of the stage and age group?

Answer 8

Pre-Operational Stage 2
Intuitive substage
4-7years out of the 2-7 years

Ex. If the child which is a younger sibling wasn’t around so that they have more attention from parents and the younger sibling becomes ill or does the child may feel they caused it because of their wish.

Question 9

Nursing Implication: Use crib mobiles, manipulative toys, wall murals, and bright colors to provide interesting stimuli and comfort. Use toys to distract the baby during procedures and assessments. Ensure safe surroundings to allow opportunities to manipulate objects. At what developmental stage would you implement this intervention?

Answer 9

Sensorimotor Stage

Birth to two years

Question 10

Piaget believed that children learn by ___ and ____. And that you had to start finish the first stage to move on to the next.

Answer 10

Trial and Error