List Each of Piaget's Four Stages of Cognitive Development, Noting

question 39

Essay

List each of Piaget's four stages of cognitive development, noting the ages when each stage occurs and the main characteristics of each stage.

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Definitions:

Variable Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, leading to a steady rate of response.

Fixed Ratio

In operant conditioning, a schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses.

Latent Learning

Latent learning is the subconscious retention of information without reinforcement or immediate application, which becomes evident when a specific situation triggers it.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, which in turn affects the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.