Jean Piaget

Question 1

What theory was developed by Jean Piaget?

Answer 1

Theory of cognitive Development

Question 2

What is the focus of Piaget‘s Theory of cognitive Development?

Answer 2

How children construct understanding through interaction with the environment

Question 3

What are the Stages of Jean Piaget‘s Theory?

Answer 3

1. sensorimotor (0-2 years)
2. preoperational (2-7 years)
3. concrete operational (7-11 years)
4. formal operational (12+ years)

Question 4

Explain the 1. Stage of Piaget‘s Theory

Answer 4

Sensorimotor (0-2 years)
- Knowledge trough sensory experiences and actions
- Object performance develops

Question 5

Explain the 2. Stage of Piaget‘s Theory

Answer 5

Preoperational (2-7 years)
- use of Language and imagination
- egocentrism: difficulty seeing others‘ perspective

Question 6

Explain the 3. Stage of Piaget‘s Theory

Answer 6

Concrete operational (7-11 years)
- logical reasoning about concrete Events
- mastery of conservation and arithmetic operations

Question 7

Explain the 4. Stage of Piaget‘s Theory

Answer 7

Formal operational (12+ years)
- abstract reasoning and hypothetical thinking