Asked by Makenzie Bradford on Jul 29, 2024

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According to Piaget, which of the following would a concrete operational child be unable to do?

A) Add 2 plus 3 and get 5.
B) Solve if A plus B equals 5, what is A?
C) Think about something from someone else's perspective.
D) Think about objects they have seen before.

Cognitive Abilities

The mental capabilities that involve reasoning, problem-solving, planning, abstract thinking, complex idea comprehension, learning from experience, and adapting to changes.

  • Gain an understanding of the developmental roles and abilities specific to the concrete operational stage.
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Angela HernandezAug 01, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Piaget's theory of cognitive development suggests that children in the concrete operational stage (ages 7 to 11) can perform operations on concrete objects but struggle with abstract thinking, which is required to solve for a variable in an equation like "if A plus B equals 5, what is A?" This type of problem requires abstract and hypothetical reasoning, which is more characteristic of the formal operational stage.