An understanding of how children think about the world.
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Sensory-Motor Stage
Stage from birth to 2 years involving coordination of sensory input and motor responses, development of object permanence, and self-recognition.
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Preoperational Stage
Stage from 2 to 7 years marked by the development of symbolic thought, formation of language, fantasy play, conservation flaws, and egocentrism.
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Concrete-Operational Stage
Stage from 7 to 11 years where mental operations are applied to concrete events, showcasing mastery of conservation and complex classification schemes.
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Formal Operational Stage
Stage from 11 years to adulthood where mental operations are applied to abstract ideas, involving logical and systematic thinking.