Questions About Piagets Sensorimotor Stage Flashcards
What is the first stage of Piaget’s cognitive development theory?
The sensorimotor stage.
How many sub-stages are there in Piaget’s sensorimotor stage?
Six sub-stages.
At what age does the sensorimotor stage typically occur?
From birth to approximately 2 years old.
What is the primary focus of the sensorimotor stage?
The development of motor skills and the understanding of the world through sensory experiences.
True or False: During the sensorimotor stage, infants can think abstractly.
False.
Fill in the blank: The main achievement of the sensorimotor stage is the development of __________.
object permanence.
What is object permanence?
The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen.
What sub-stage involves the coordination of sensory input and motor responses?
The second sub-stage (1 to 4 months).
What is the name of the first sub-stage of the sensorimotor stage?
Reflexive schemes.
In which sub-stage do infants begin to intentionally repeat actions?
The fourth sub-stage (8 to 12 months).
True or False: Infants in the sensorimotor stage can solve problems mentally.
False.
What is the significance of the sixth sub-stage (18 to 24 months)?
It marks the beginning of symbolic thought.
What type of learning occurs through trial and error in the sensorimotor stage?
Tertiary circular reactions.
What is the primary method of exploration for infants in the sensorimotor stage?
Through their senses and motor actions.
Fill in the blank: The ability to imitate actions of others is developed in the __________ sub-stage.
fifth sub-stage.
At what age do infants typically start to exhibit object permanence?
Around 8 months.
What is the primary type of play observed in the sensorimotor stage?
Functional play.
True or False: Infants in the sensorimotor stage can understand cause and effect.
True.
What do infants learn about the world during the sensorimotor stage?
They learn that their actions can produce outcomes in the environment.
Which sub-stage is characterized by the exploration of the environment with intention?
The third sub-stage (4 to 8 months).
What is a key characteristic of the reflexive schemes sub-stage?
Infants primarily engage in reflexive responses to stimuli.
What is the role of imitation in the sensorimotor stage?
It helps infants learn and understand social interactions.
Fill in the blank: The sensorimotor stage ends around the age of __________.
2 years.
What is the relationship between sensorimotor experiences and later cognitive development?
Sensorimotor experiences lay the foundation for later cognitive abilities.
