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Sensoritmoter 0-2
During this stage infants have basic reflexes such as grasping and sucking. During infancy behaviors are limited to motor ractions in response to stimulus. Another part of this stage is speration anxiety from parents. Before a an infant develops object permanence he or she will express surprise when an object is covered because they think it is gone. When I was an infant my parents loved to play peek-a-boo with me because i would be very excited by them dissapearing. -
Preoperational Stage 2-6 or 7
children experience egocentricism, they can only see things from their point of view, centration, focusing on only 1 thing at a time, children role play, such a mommy, or doctor. they see inatimate objects as alive. (animism) Children don't understand conservation at this age, meaning if they pour liquid from a fat glass into a tall glass, they will think the liquid is more in the tall glass because it appears more full. I also expressed assimilation because I thought all buildings were houses. -
Concrete operational 6 or 7 -11 or 12
This cage is characterized by the development of logical thought. Kids at this age will become more logical but still struggle with abstract ideas. I also experienced accomodation because i realized some buildings were restaurants and not houses. Understanding of reversability is an important part of this stage, subtraction is an easy way to know if one comprehends reversability. During this stage I began to comprehend mathematical concepts in school. -
Formal Operational Stage 11-12 and up
During this time people develop the ability to think about abstract concepts.Children and older during this time are able to understand and think hypothetically. Such as the ability to ponder what-if situations. During this time I'm able to discuss political ideas more in depth with my parents and determine what I think of things indpendently.
