Piaget's Theory

Sensorimotor (birth to 2 years)

Infants learn about the world through sensory experiences and motor actions, developing object permanence.

Pre-operational (2 to 7 years):

Children develop symbolic thinking, language, and pretend play, but struggle with logic and abstract concepts. 

3. Concrete Operational (7 to 11 years):

Children develop logical reasoning skills and can perform mental operations on concrete objects. 

4. Formal Operational (12 years and up):

Individuals develop abstract reasoning, hypothetical thinking, and the ability to reason about ideas and concepts. 

Key Concepts:

• Schemas: Mental frameworks used to organize and interpret information.

• Assimilation: Integrating new information into existing schemas.

• Accommodation: Adjusting existing schemas to accommodate new information.

• Equilibration: The process of finding balance between assimilation and accommodation.