What Is the Duration of the Preoperational Stage of Cognitive

question 39

Multiple Choice

What is the duration of the preoperational stage of cognitive development

• A) birth-age 2
• B) ages 2-7 
• C) ages 7-11
• D) age 11 onward

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Definitions:

Lower Needs

Basic physiological and safety requirements in Maslow's hierarchy, essential for an individual's survival.

Humanistic Psychology

A psychological perspective that emphasizes the study of the whole person, and the uniqueness of each individual's experience, focusing on personal growth and the concept of self-actualization.

Abraham Maslow

An American psychologist best known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory of psychological health predicated on fulfilling innate human needs.

Psychoanalytic

Pertains to the theory and therapeutic approach developed by Sigmund Freud, focusing on unconscious processes influencing behavior and personality.