Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development

Although both glasses contain the same amount of soda, 5-year-old Tammy mistakenly believes that her short, wide glass contains less soda than her brother’s tall, narrow glass. Which stage does Tammy belong to?

• Sensorimotor

• Preoperational

• Concrete Operational

• Formal Operational

After Liz's father hides her bottle under a blanket, she does not attempt to retrieve it, believing it is gone. Which stage does Liz belong to?

• Sensorimotor

• Preoperational

• Concrete Operational

• Formal Operational

Betsy believes grass grows out of the ground to protect her if she falls when she is playing outside. Which concept is best illustrated in Betsy's case?

• Object permanence

• Conservation

• Egocentrism

• Mathematical transformations

Bryant is planning to ask his mom if he can borrow her car tonight. He is thinking about all of the possible reasons she might state for not letting him use the car, and planning a logical reply to each of these possible objections. Which stage does Bryant belong to?

• Sensorimotor

• Preoperational

• Concrete Operational

• Formal Operational

Beatriz and Elise’s teacher ask if they know who is running for president and they each respond correctly. However, when the teacher asks about possible outcomes if a particular candidate were to be elected, the girls cannot think of an answer. Which stage do Beatriz and Elise likely belong to?

• Concrete Operational

• Formal Operational

Jorge's dad cut his hot dog into four pieces and his brother's into six pieces. Jorge does not get upset because he knows that even though it might look like his brother has more, they are both eating the same amount of food. Which concept does Jorge's case best illustrate?

• Object permanence

• Conservation

• Egocentrism

• Pretend play

Shantel, the Johnson's newest baby, learned to call the family dog a “ruff ruff.” Shantel's parents were surprised when she pointed to a deer in the backyard and called it a “ruff ruff.” What concept is best being illustrated in Shantel's case?

• Assimilation

• Accommodation

What is the second stage of Jean Piaget's stages of cognitive development?

• Concrete Operational

• Sensorimotor

• Formal Operational

• Preoperational