Jean Piaget Cognitive Development Theory Flashcards
What is the first stage of development?
Sensorimotor
What is the second stage of development?
Preoperational
What is the third stage of development?
Concrete operational
What is the last stage of development?
Formal operational
What age range is the sensorimotor stage?
Birth to 18-24 months
What age range is the preoperational stage?
2 to 7 years
What age range is the concrete operational stage?
7 to 11 years
What age range is the formal operational stage?
Adolescence to adulthood
What is the goal of the sensorimotor stage?
Object permanence
What is the goal of the preoperational stage?
Symbolic thought
What is the goal of the concrete operational stage?
Logical thought
What is the goal of the formal operational stage?
Scientific reasoning, use abstract thought
During what stage do children display egocentrism?
Preoperational