cognitive development

what is the concrete operational stage?

• children begin to engage in symbolic play and learn to manipulate symbols.

• babies learn about the world by using their senses to interact with their surroundings.

• Adolescents are able to logically use symbols related to abstract concepts, such as algebra and science.

• ability to sort objects, classify objects and understand conservation

Name one crituque on piaget

• the four stages are gender biased

• it underestimates the abilities of young infants

• the stages favor those in the upper class

• it underestimates the abilities of young adults

The basic unit of intellect is

• Assimilation

• Schemas

• Accomodation

What is the age range of the sensorimotor and preoperational stages?

• sensorimotor stage-from birth

• preoperational stage- 2 to 7 years

• sensorimotor- 7 to 11 years

• preoperational stage- 11 years

What is developed in the preoperational stage?

• language

• thinking

• understanding that objects exist

• events occur in the world independently of one's own actions

How are the senses developed in the sensorimotor stage?

• they are developed by the child seing the world

• they begin to engage in symbolic play and learn to manipulate symbols

• children use symbols to represent words, images, and ideas, which is why children in this stage engage in pretend play.