Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development

Sensorimotor

Age: 0–2 yr; Begins with reflex movements that change to voluntary. Infant physically manipulates body and objects.

Preoperational

Age: 2–7 yr; Egocentric, magical thinking. Thought is dominated by the senses. No cause and effect. Advancing language.

Concrete operations

Age: 7–11 yr; Uses logic to solve concrete problems. Knows cause/effect. Considers other’s points of view.

Formal operations

Age: 11–15 yr; True logical thought. Abstract thinking. Morality established.

Piaget helps us understand the _____ of _____

Piaget helps us understand the cognitive development of children

Piaget uses the term ____ to describe a _______. They are used to ____ or _____ new experiences.

Piaget uses the term “scheme” to describe a pattern of action or thought –Schemes are used to assimilate (take in) or accommodate (modify) new experiences

Individuals strive to maintain balance between _____ and _____

Individuals strive to maintain balance between assimilation and accommodation