Piaget's Theory Flashcard

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What is the Formal Operational Stage in Piaget's Theory?

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The Formal Operational Stage is the fourth and final stage of Piaget's cognitive development theory, occurring from approximately age 12 and onward, where individuals can think abstractly, logically, and systematically plan for the future.

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What happens during the Concrete Operational Stage?

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In the Concrete Operational Stage, which occurs from ages 7 to 11, children begin to think logically about concrete events, understand the concept of conservation, and classify objects into different sets.

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What characterizes the Pre-Operational Stage?

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The Pre-Operational Stage, occurring from ages 2 to 7, is characterized by symbolic thinking, egocentrism, and difficulty in understanding the concept of conservation.

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What is the Sensorimotor Stage?

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The Sensorimotor Stage is the first stage of Piaget's theory, occurring from birth to about age 2, where infants learn about the world through their senses and actions.

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What is egocentrism in the context of Piaget's theory?

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Egocentrism is the inability to differentiate between one's own perspective and that of others, commonly observed in the Pre-Operational Stage.

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What is conservation in Piaget's theory?

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Conservation is the understanding that quantity does not change even when its shape does, typically developed during the Concrete Operational Stage.

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What is the significance of Piaget's discovery about children's cognitive development?

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Piaget discovered that children's brains work in different ways than adult brains, leading to the understanding that cognitive development occurs in stages.

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What is the main focus of the Formal Operational Stage?

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The main focus of the Formal Operational Stage is the ability to think abstractly and logically, allowing for advanced problem-solving and planning.

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

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What is the difference between the Concrete Operational Stage and the Formal Operational Stage?

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The Concrete Operational Stage involves logical thinking about concrete objects, while the Formal Operational Stage involves abstract thinking and hypothetical reasoning.

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What is an example of a task that demonstrates conservation?

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An example of a conservation task is showing a child two identical balls of clay, flattening one into a disk, and asking if they have the same amount of clay.