Which stage corresponds to the preoperational range of ages?

Which stage corresponds to the preoperational range of ages?

• A. 0-2
• B. 2-7
• C. 7-11
• D. 11+

Answer: (B)

Piaget’s stages of cognitive development place the preoperational period in roughly ages 2 to 7. In this time, children begin using symbols and language to represent things and engage in pretend play, but their thinking isn’t yet logical or reversible. They often show egocentrism, have trouble with conservation, and focus on one aspect of a situation at a time. The other age ranges align with different stages: 0–2 is sensorimotor, 7–11 is concrete operational, and 11+ is formal operational. So the preoperational range is about 2–7 years.

Piaget’s stages of cognitive development place the preoperational period in roughly ages 2 to 7. In this time, children begin using symbols and language to represent things and engage in pretend play, but their thinking isn’t yet logical or reversible. They often show egocentrism, have trouble with conservation, and focus on one aspect of a situation at a time. The other age ranges align with different stages: 0–2 is sensorimotor, 7–11 is concrete operational, and 11+ is formal operational. So the preoperational range is about 2–7 years.