Cognitive Development Stages

These flashcards cover key concepts from the stages of cognitive development as outlined in the provided notes.

What stage occurs from ages 0-2 years?

Sensorimotor Stage.

What is a key characteristic of the Preoperational Stage (ages 2-7)?

Children think egocentrically and perceive the world only from their own perspective.

At what stage do children learn about object permanence?

Sensorimotor Stage. At 6 monthsold

What does the term 'conservation' refer to in the Concrete Operational Stage?

Understanding that the quantity of something remains the same even if its appearance changes.

During which stage do children begin to use symbols to represent objects? ( symbolic function stage)

Pre operational Stage. (2-4)

What ability is developed in the Concrete Operational Stage regarding classifications?

The ability to sort objects based on size and appearance.

What is 'animism' in the context of child development?

The belief that inanimate objects have feelings or intentions.

What is an important cognitive milestone in the Concrete Operational Stage?

Reversibility – the ability to mentally reverse a change.

What is a feature of the Formal Operational Stage (ages 11+)?

Ability to think abstractly and use logical reasoning.

What is centration in child development?

Focusing on one aspect of a situation while neglecting others.