Which theory includes the stages Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, and Formal Operational?

Which theory includes the stages Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, and Formal Operational?

• A. Piaget's Stages of Development
• B. Erikson's Psychosocial Theory
• C. Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development
• D. Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory

Answer: (A)

Cognitive development unfolds through distinct stages in Piaget's theory, which includes sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational. In the sensorimotor stage, infants learn through direct experience and develop object permanence. In the preoperational stage, early symbolic thought emerges but thinking is egocentric and lacks understanding of conservation. In the concrete operational stage, children gain logical thinking about concrete objects and understand concepts like conservation and reversibility. In the formal operational stage, abstract and hypothetical reasoning becomes possible. Recognizing these four stage names identifies Piaget's framework, while Erikson's theory focuses on psychosocial conflicts, Kohlberg's theory on moral development, and Bandura's social cognitive theory emphasizes learning through observation and self-efficacy rather than fixed stages of cognitive development.

Cognitive development unfolds through distinct stages in Piaget's theory, which includes sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational. In the sensorimotor stage, infants learn through direct experience and develop object permanence. In the preoperational stage, early symbolic thought emerges but thinking is egocentric and lacks understanding of conservation. In the concrete operational stage, children gain logical thinking about concrete objects and understand concepts like conservation and reversibility. In the formal operational stage, abstract and hypothetical reasoning becomes possible. Recognizing these four stage names identifies Piaget's framework, while Erikson's theory focuses on psychosocial conflicts, Kohlberg's theory on moral development, and Bandura's social cognitive theory emphasizes learning through observation and self-efficacy rather than fixed stages of cognitive development.