In Which Stage of Cognitive Development Does the Conservation Concept

question 64

Multiple Choice

In which stage of cognitive development does the conservation concept first appear?

• A)formal operations
• B)concrete operations
• C)preoperational
• D)sensorimotor

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Definitions:

Piagetian Thought

A theory of cognitive development proposed by Jean Piaget, detailing how children construct a mental model of the world through stages.

Egocentrism

A cognitive trait where an individual is unable to distinguish between their own perspective and that of others.

Cognitive Development

Refers to the growth and change in mental capabilities such as learning, attention, memory, language, thinking, reasoning, and creativity.

Rural Environments

Areas characterized by low population density and vast open spaces, often associated with farming and natural landscapes.