Understanding Cognitive Development

What is the sensorimotor stage and its duration?

• The sensorimotor stage lasts from 2 to 4 years of age.

• The sensorimotor stage lasts from 3 months to 18 months of age.

• The sensorimotor stage lasts from birth to approximately 2 years of age.

• The sensorimotor stage is from birth to 1 year of age.

What key concept do children develop during the sensorimotor stage?

• Social interaction

• Language acquisition

• Object permanence

• Color recognition

At what age range does the preoperational stage occur?

• 5 to 12 years old

• 2 to 7 years old

• 1 to 3 years old

• 8 to 10 years old

What is a characteristic behavior of children in the preoperational stage?

• Egocentrism and symbolic play.

• Concrete operational thinking

• Focus on physical objects

• Increased logical reasoning

How do children in the concrete operational stage think compared to those in the preoperational stage?

• Children in the preoperational stage can understand conservation while those in the concrete operational stage cannot.

• Children in the concrete operational stage think logically and can understand conservation, while those in the preoperational stage think symbolically and are egocentric.

• Children in the concrete operational stage think only in abstract terms, unlike those in the preoperational stage.

• Children in the concrete operational stage are more egocentric than those in the preoperational stage.

What does the concept of conservation refer to?

• The practice of collecting rare artifacts.

• The process of urban development and expansion.

• The study of animal behavior in captivity.

• The responsible management and protection of natural resources and ecosystems.

At what age range does the concrete operational stage take place?

• 11 to 13 years

• 5 to 7 years

• 7 to 11 years

• 3 to 5 years

What does egocentrism mean in the context of child development?

• Egocentrism refers to a child's advanced reasoning skills.

• Egocentrism is the ability to empathize with others.

• Egocentrism is the inability to understand perspectives other than one's own.

• Egocentrism means being self-centered in social situations.

How do children in the concrete operational stage begin to understand others?

• They only focus on their own feelings.

• They ignore the feelings of others completely.

• They believe everyone thinks the same way they do.

• They begin to understand others by recognizing different perspectives and feelings.

What are some ways children learn during the sensorimotor stage?

• Children learn exclusively through reading books.

• Children learn by memorizing facts and figures.

• Children learn through structured lessons and lectures.

• Children learn through sensory exploration, motor activities, trial and error, and observation.