The Preschooler Is in What Piagetian Stage of Cognitive Development

question 93

Multiple Choice

The preschooler is in what Piagetian stage of cognitive development?

• A) sensorimotor
• B) formal-operational thought
• C) preoperational thought
• D) concrete-operational thought

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Definitions:

Componential Intelligence

one aspect of Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, focusing on the analytical skills such as problem-solving, logical reasoning, and the ability to analyze.

Sternberg's Triarchic Theory

A theory of intelligence proposing that human intelligence can be divided into three components: analytical, creative, and practical.

Contextual Intelligence

The ability to understand the limits of our knowledge and to adapt that knowledge to an environment different from the one in which it was developed.

Experiential Intelligence

A facet of intelligence involving the ability to adapt to, shape, and select environments based on personal experiences and learning.