Human Growth and Development CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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According to Jean Piaget, during which stage of cognitive development do children learn to think abstractly and logically?

Sensorimotor
Preoperational
Concrete Operational
Formal Operational

The correct answer is: Formal Operational

Children enter the formal operational stage, according to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, between the ages of 11-16. This is when they are able to think abstractly and logically, and can understand complex concepts and use deductive reasoning. Option A, the sensorimotor stage, focuses on children's understanding of the world through their senses and physical actions. Option B, the preoperational stage, is characterized by egocentric thinking and limited understanding of the perspectives of others. Option C, the concrete operational stage, is when children begin to think logically and understand the concept of conservation, but they are still limited to concrete examples and struggles with abstract concepts. Therefore, only option D, the formal operational stage, aligns with Piaget's theory about abstract and logical thinking.