Piaget Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the primary focus of Piaget’s theory of cognitive development?
The primary focus is on how children acquire knowledge and the stages of cognitive development.
How many stages are there in Piaget’s theory of cognitive development?
There are four stages.
True or False: Piaget believed that children think differently than adults.
True.
Fill in the blank: The first stage of Piaget’s cognitive development is called the ______ stage.
Sensorimotor.
What age range does the Preoperational stage cover?
Ages 2 to 7.
Multiple Choice: Which stage involves the development of logical thinking? A) Sensorimotor B) Preoperational C) Concrete Operational D) Formal Operational
C) Concrete Operational.
What is the key characteristic of the Formal Operational stage?
The ability to think abstractly and logically.
True or False: According to Piaget, cognitive development is a gradual process.
False. It occurs in distinct stages.
What concept refers to the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen?
Object permanence.
Fill in the blank: In the ______ stage, children engage in symbolic play and learn to manipulate symbols.
Preoperational.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Concrete Operational stage? A) Conservation B) Reversibility C) Abstract reasoning D) Logical thinking
C) Abstract reasoning.
What is the term for the process by which children incorporate new information into existing cognitive structures?
Assimilation.
What is the opposite process of assimilation, where children modify their cognitive structures to fit new information?
Accommodation.
True or False: Piaget’s stages of development are universal across cultures.
True.
What is the main focus of the Sensorimotor stage?
Understanding the world through sensory experiences and physical interactions.
Fill in the blank: During the ______ stage, children begin to understand the concept of conservation.
Concrete Operational.
What is the significance of the term ‘egocentrism’ in the context of Piaget’s theory?
It refers to the inability of children in the Preoperational stage to see things from perspectives other than their own.
Multiple Choice: At what stage do children start to think logically about concrete events? A) Sensorimotor B) Preoperational C) Concrete Operational D) Formal Operational
C) Concrete Operational.
What is the role of ‘schemas’ in Piaget’s theory?
Schemas are mental models that help individuals organize and interpret information.
True or False: Piaget emphasized the importance of social interaction in cognitive development.
False. He emphasized individual exploration.
Fill in the blank: The ability to perform operations mentally rather than physically is a characteristic of the ______ stage.
Formal Operational.
What is the term for the cognitive process that allows children to understand that certain properties of objects remain the same despite changes in form or appearance?
Conservation.
Multiple Choice: Which stage is characterized by abstract thought and hypothetical reasoning? A) Sensorimotor B) Preoperational C) Concrete Operational D) Formal Operational
D) Formal Operational.
What does Piaget’s concept of ‘decentration’ refer to?
The ability to consider multiple aspects of a situation.
