Cognitive Development and Conservation

Very Hard Unit 6: Developmental Psychology Cognitive Development

In Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, he proposed a sequence of stages that children progress through as they mature. His theories highlighted the ways children think and understand the world around them. Among these stages, the concrete operational stage occurs approximately between the ages of 7 and 11 years. During this stage, children start to think logically about concrete events but struggle with abstract or hypothetical concepts.

Which of the following concepts is most clearly illustrated by a child functioning within the concrete operational stage?

Understanding the concept of justice in different cultural contexts.

Solving math problems that require algebraic thinking.

Recognizing that changing the shape of a clay object does not change its mass.

Formulating hypotheses about the behavior of future generations.

Developing an imaginary friend for emotional support.

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