Asked by Alyssa Mutschelknaus on Jul 09, 2024

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During which stage of Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory do children develop a physical understanding of their environment through touching,seeing,hearing,and moving around?

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

Sensorimotor Stage

The first stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, spanning from birth to about 2 years old, where infants learn about the world through their senses and motor activities.

Cognitive Development

the construction of thought processes, including recalling, problem-solving, and decision-making, from childhood through adulthood.

  • Outline the progression of cognitive development as proposed by Piaget and Erikson.
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Daniela DonkorJul 12, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The sensorimotor stage, which lasts from birth to around 2 years old, is characterized by children developing their physical understanding of the world through sensory experiences and movements. During this stage, they also develop object permanence and the ability to form mental representations.