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At what age does the preoperational stage occur, according to Piaget?

Birth to about 2 years

About 2 to 6 or 7 years

The preoperational stage, as defined by Jean Piaget, occurs approximately between the ages of 2 and 6 or 7 years. During this developmental period, children begin to engage in symbolic play and learn to manipulate symbols but do not yet understand concrete logic. They develop language skills rapidly, start using imaginations, and can think about things that are not immediately present. This stage is marked by egocentrism, where children have difficulty seeing situations from perspectives other than their own, and a lack of understanding of conservation, the idea that quantity doesn't change even when its shape does. This understanding sets a foundation for the next stage in cognitive development, which is concrete operational.

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6 or 7 to 11 years

About age 12 and beyond

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