Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory Flashcards
(26 cards)
What are the four stages of Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory?
Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, Formal Operational.
At what age does the Sensorimotor stage occur?
From birth to approximately 2 years old.
True or False: In the Preoperational stage, children can perform operations mentally.
False.
Fill in the blank: The ability to understand that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen is called __________.
object permanence.
At what age range does the Preoperational stage occur?
Approximately 2 to 7 years old.
What is a key characteristic of the Concrete Operational stage?
The ability to think logically about concrete events.
During which stage do children begin to use symbols to represent objects?
Preoperational stage.
True or False: The Formal Operational stage is marked by the ability to think abstractly.
True.
At what age does the Formal Operational stage typically begin?
Around 12 years old and onward.
What is egocentrism in the context of the Preoperational stage?
The inability to see things from perspectives other than one’s own.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Concrete Operational stage? a) Logical reasoning b) Egocentrism c) Conservation
b) Egocentrism.
What is the concept of conservation in Piaget’s theory?
The understanding that quantity doesn’t change even when its shape does.
At what stage do children start to understand the concept of reversibility?
Concrete Operational stage.
Fill in the blank: Piaget’s theory emphasizes the importance of __________ in cognitive development.
active learning.
True or False: Piaget believed that children pass through the stages of cognitive development in the same order but at different rates.
True.
What is the main focus of the Sensorimotor stage?
Exploration of the world through senses and actions.
What cognitive ability is developed during the Formal Operational stage?
Abstract thinking and problem-solving.
During which stage do children begin to classify objects and understand the concept of seriation?
Concrete Operational stage.
Multiple Choice: Which stage is characterized by magical thinking? a) Sensorimotor b) Preoperational c) Formal Operational
b) Preoperational.
What role does social interaction play in Piaget’s theory of cognitive development?
It aids in the development of reasoning and understanding.
True or False: Piaget’s stages of cognitive development are universally applicable to all cultures.
False.
What is the significance of schemas in Piaget’s theory?
Schemas are mental models that help organize and interpret information.
Fill in the blank: Assimilation and __________ are processes that help adapt schemas.
accommodation.
What cognitive milestone is typically reached at the end of the Concrete Operational stage?
The ability to perform operations on concrete objects.
