CNL-518 Topic 1: Piaget’s Sensorimotor and Preoperational Cognitive Development Stages
Directions: Conduct an analysis of the significant developments in a child related to each stage of Piaget’s sensorimotor and preoperational stages. Complete each section of the matrix for the stages listed below. Describe the significant developments and provide an example, using complete sentences, with the information gleaned from your analysis. Include scholarly references as appropriate using in-text citations and the reference list on page two.
Table 1: Sensorimotor Thinking
| Stage of Sensorimotor Thinking | Significant Developments | Example |
| Adapting to and Exploration of Environment | ||
| Understanding Objects |
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| Using Symbols |
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[place-order]
Table 2: Preoperational Thinking
| Stage of Preoperational Thinking | Significant Developments | Example |
| Egocentrism |
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| Centration |
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| Appearance as Reality |
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