Describe the Four Stages in Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development

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Essay

Describe the four stages in Piaget's theory of cognitive development.What major milestones are achieved at each stage?

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Definitions:

Divergent Thinking

A mental strategy or technique employed to produce innovative concepts by examining numerous potential answers.

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to engage in activities for their own sake, out of interest or enjoyment, rather than for an external reward.

Intrinsic Motivation

Internal drive that propels someone to act or perform tasks without the need for external reward or recognition.

Framing Effect

A cognitive bias where people decide on options based on whether they are presented in a positive or negative way.