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Description of Cognitive Development
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Identification of the stage of cognitive development given by
Jean Piaget (2x4)
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Justification
(3x4)
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1.
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Shabana, an 8-year-old girl, is participating in a class project
where she needs to create a drawing of her family. She draws a
picture of her family members, including herself, with detailed
facial features and labels each family member with their names.
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Concrete Operational Stage
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In this stage, children between 7 and 11 years old start to think
logically but struggle with abstract and hypothetical concepts.
Shabana's detailed drawing with named family members shows her
logical thinking and understanding of concrete objects.
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2.
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Shahnawaz, a 14-year-old debate club participant, tackles a
complex social issue by arguing for both sides in different
rounds. His abstract thinking allows him to consider multiple
viewpoints, forming strong arguments. Additionally, he employs
hypothetical reasoning to explore the consequences of various
policy choices related to the issue.
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Formal Operational Stage
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The formal operational stage (typically from age 12 and above)
involves abstract and hypothetical thinking. Shahnawaz's ability
to argue from different perspectives and employ hypothetical
reasoning demonstrates abstract thinking and logical exploration
of multiple viewpoints, typical of this stage.
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3.
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Shazia, a 9-month-old baby, is playing with her toys. She picks
up a rattle and shakes it, smiling and making happy noises. When
her mother enters the room, Emma reaches out her arms for her to
pick her up.
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Sensorimotor Stage
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The sensorimotor stage (from birth to 2 years old) involves
learning through sensory experiences and actions. Shazia's
behavior—smiling, making happy noises, and reaching out to be
picked up by her mother—reflects sensory exploration and the early
stages of understanding her environment through actions and
reactions.
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4.
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Shahzaib, a 3-year-old boy, is in the park with his caregiver. He
enjoys playing in the sandbox, building sandcastles, and making
friends with other children. He follows simple instructions and
uses short sentences to express his needs and preferences.
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Preoperational Stage
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The preoperational stage (ages 2 to 7) involves the use of
symbols and language to represent objects. Shahzaib's ability to
follow simple instructions, play creatively in the sandbox, and
use short sentences to express his needs demonstrates the use of
symbols (words) to communicate, typical of this stage.
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