Asked by Brahmjeet Singh on May 10, 2024

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During which Piagetian stage are children's thought processes particularly egocentric

A)  concrete operational 
B)  preoperational 
C)  sensorimotor 
D)  formal operational

Piagetian Stage

Refers to the phases in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, outlining how children's understanding of the world changes as they grow.

Egocentric

Having or regarding the self as the center of all things, often incapable of fully understanding or acknowledging the perspectives of others.

Preoperational

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, typically from ages 2 to 7, where children start to use language and symbols but do not yet understand concrete logic or the principle of conservation.

  • Gain an understanding of the cognitive development stages according to Piaget, including the specific cognitive abilities pertinent to each stage.
  • Discern and clarify the concept of egocentrism as it pertains to the development of children.
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Saniya WriterMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
During the preoperational stage (ages 2-7), children's thought processes are particularly egocentric, meaning they have difficulty seeing things from others' perspectives and tend to focus on their own point of view. This is also the stage where children's thinking is characterized by animism (attributing lifelike qualities to inanimate objects) and magical thinking.