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What is object permanence, and in which stage is it developed?
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Object permanence is knowing objects exist even when not seen; it is developed in the Sensory Motor Stage.
At what stage do children believe non-living items have feelings and might have imaginary friends?
Pre-operational Stage (2 to 7 years).
How does Piaget's theory help in answering related developmental questions accurately?
It provides a framework for understanding and recognizing each developmental stage and its achievements.
What key achievement in the Sensory Motor Stage involves recognizing oneself as a separate entity?
Self-recognition.
Which stage of cognitive development involves advanced logical thinking and scientific reasoning?
Formal Operational Stage (12 years and up).
During which stage do infants understand cause and effect relationships?
Sensory Motor Stage (Birth to 2 years).
What is the defining feature of logical thought, and during which stage does it become prominent?
Processing and comprehending complex concepts; it becomes prominent in the Concrete Operational Stage (7 to 11 years).
When do children begin to think about hypothetical events and scenarios?
During the Formal Operational Stage (12 years and up).
Which cognitive development stage is characterized by egocentric thinking and the development of symbolic thought?
In what stage do individuals start understanding abstract concepts like emotions and philosophy?
What is the main focus of Piaget's Sensory Motor Stage?
Exploring the world through senses (touch, taste, smell, hearing, sight).
What does object conservation imply and in which stage is it understood?
Object conservation implies knowing that the amount of something remains the same irrespective of the container; it is understood in the Concrete Operational Stage.
What is an example of reversibility, and which cognitive stage does it pertain to?
Understanding 2+3=5, thus 5-3=2; it pertains to the Concrete Operational Stage.
What stage is associated with the shift from egocentric thinking to realizing differences in perspectives?
Concrete Operational Stage (7 to 11 years).
During which stage can children understand fairness and rules in games?
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