Question 1

The preoperational stage is usually the second stage of Piaget’s theory of cognitive development. This stage usually occurs between the ages of two to the age of seven. There are several characteristics associated with this age. First, children think generally at a symbolic level during this stage. However, they are not yet using cognitive operations.

Also, another characteristic is that children during this stage usually have pre (before) operations. This means that they cannot use combined ideas in their operations. However, they typically have concentration; hence they can focus quickly and easily. They also have Egocentrism abilities. This means that they can see conditions and rate them based on the other person's point of view. They also tend to be engaging during plays. Hence, they tend to be playful.

Question 2

Children are less selfish in the concrete operational stage. This stage usually occurs between the age of seven and eleven years old. Several characteristics are associated with the cognition of the substantial functional child. First, children tend to stay the same in quantity at this stage, even if the situation looks different. They can also make the logical link between disparate events.

Children at this stage also tend to think logically and rationally (Wilbertz et al., 2010). This means that they can think faster and appropriately and make good decisions. Another characteristic at this stage is that children tend to be limited to thinking about physical objects. Finally, children at this stage tend to grasp and have abstract thoughts. This means that they can philosophize things and strategies together.

 

Question 3

The Preoperational Stage in children usually makes them coincide with early childhood. This stage usually occurs at the age of two and seven. Hence, there are several basic preoperational concepts children develop during this phase of cognitive development. First, children at this stage usually use symbols to represent words, images, and ideas. This usually makes them engage appropriately and become playful.

Also, children at this stage usually begin to use language in the preoperational location. This means that they become more understanding and easy to focus on the other perspectives presented by people. Also, children at this stage tend to feel difficulties in understanding adult logic or mentally manipulate information. This makes them be considered preoperational. This is because their reasoning is based on their knowledge.

Question 4

The preoperational period is divided into the Symbolic Function Substage and the Intuitive Thought Substage. The symbolic function stage usually occurs at the age of two and four years. At this stage, a child can present an object that is not given based on problem-solving perception. At this stage, one can note that a child becomes more playful. Also, Pretending is a favorite activity at this time.

The second stage, Intuitive Thought Substage, which usually occurs between the age of four and seven. This stage, the intuitive thought sub-stage, is traditionally marked by greater dependence on intuitive thinking. This means that a child does not depend on perceptions. At this stage, children tend to ask people and their peers many questions to understand the world around them. They usually use immature reasoning and thinking.

Outline

The Preoperational Child EDU-145

The Prompt:

Respond to the following prompt(s) for your discussion forum post:

1. 1. Identify the cognitive characteristics of the preoperational.
   2. Identify the cognitive characteristics of the concrete operational child.
   3. Describe the basic preoperational concepts children develop during this phase of cognitive development.
   4. Explain how children develop their understanding of these preoperational concepts.

Question 1

• The preoperational stage is usually the second stage of Piaget’s theory of cognitive development. This stage usually occurs between the ages of two to the age of seven.
• Also, another characteristic is that children during this stage usually have pre (before) operations. This means that they cannot use combined ideas in their operations.

Question 2

• Children are less selfish in the concrete operational stage.
• Children at this stage also tend to think logically and rationall.

 

Question 3

• The Preoperational Stage in children usually makes them coincide with early childhood.
• Also, children at this stage usually begin to use language in the preoperational location.

Question 4

• The preoperational period is divided into the Symbolic Function Substage and the Intuitive Thought Substage. note that a child becomes more playful. Also, Pretending is a favorite activity at this time.
• The second stage, Intuitive Thought Substage