Sensory Development and Piaget's Theory

Which of the following senses is least developed at birth?

• Hearing

• Taste

• Vision

• Smell

True or False: Newborns are completely color blind.

• True

• False

What does a newborn typically prefer to look at?

• Bright lights

• Random shapes

• Human faces

• Moving toys

Which sense allows a newborn to recognize their mother’s voice?

• Sight

• Touch

• Taste

• Hearing

Name one sense that is already developed at birth.

The sensorimotor stage lasts from:

• Birth to 2 years

• 2 to 7 years

• 7 to 11 years

• 12 years and older

What is the term for understanding that an object still exists even when it cannot be seen?

• Object visibility

• Conservation

• Object permanence

• Sensory awareness

True or False: According to Piaget, a child in the sensorimotor stage thinks about the future frequently.

• True

• False

Give one example of how a baby interacts with the world during the sensorimotor stage.

Why is the sensorimotor stage important in a child’s cognitive development?