Piagets - Sensory Motor Stage

Question 0

Object Permanence

Answer 0

The understanding that objects still exist even if they cannot be seen or touched. I.e. Dog walks out of the room.

Question 1

Sensory Motor Stage

Answer 1

Infants construct their understanding of the world by coordinating sensory experiences (I.e. Vision and touch) with motor (movement) abilities.

Question 2

Goal-directed Behaviour

Answer 2

Behaviour which is carried out with a particular purpose in mind. I.e reach objects on a table by pulling themselves up.