Piaget’s theory of cognitive development

Question 1

Sensorimotor stage (birth to 2 years)

Answer 1

object permanence developed

Question 2

Preoperational stage (2 to 7 years):

Answer 2

Children experience symbolic play, animism and egocentrism.

Question 3

Concrete operational stage (7 to 12 years):

Answer 3

difficulty with abstract ideas such as morality.

Question 4

Formal operational stage (12+ years):

Answer 4

• Control over thoughts and themselves, they understand consequences of their actions.
• These stages are used in education to help children develop.
• Schemas are developed through experiences and help us to understand the world.