Texas PPR (Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities) Practice Test

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Which of the following is NOT a stage in Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development?

  1. Concrete Operational (Piaget)

  2. Formal Operational (Piaget)

  3. Piaget

  4. Pre-Operational (Piaget)

The correct answer is: Piaget

The correct choice indicates that "Piaget" is not a stage in Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development. Piaget, a Swiss psychologist, is renowned for his theory outlining the stages through which children develop cognitive abilities. His theory includes four specific stages: Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, and Formal Operational. "Piaget," mentioned as an option, does not refer to any cognitive development stage but rather to the individual who proposed these stages. Thus, it stands apart from the other three options, which accurately represent the distinct stages in Piaget's model of cognitive development. Understanding these stages helps educators tailor their teaching approaches to align with children's developmental levels and cognitive abilities at different ages.