Table of contents

1. Introduction to Psychology1h 43m
2. Psychology Research2h 20m
3. Biological Psychology2h 41m
4. Sensation and Perception28m
5. Consciousness and Sleep32m
- Sleep
  32m
6. Learning1h 26m
7. Memory34m
- Information Processing Model
  4m
- Storage - The Three Box Model of Memory
  29m
8. Cognition37m
- The Structure of Language
  12m
- Language Development
  25m
9. Emotion and Motivation35m
10. Developmental Psychology1h 20m
11. Personality1h 17m
12. Social Psychology1h 18m
13. Stress and Health41m
14. Psychological Disorders1h 27m
15. Treatment1h 24m

10. Developmental Psychology

Piaget's Cognitive Developmental Theory

Psychology

10. Developmental Psychology

Piaget's Cognitive Developmental Theory

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Multiple Choice

A child in the formal operational stage is most likely to:

Have difficulty with mental reversal and conservation.

Successfully think about hypothetical situations.

Struggle with object permanence.

Rely on thinking about concrete objects and events.

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Understand the formal operational stage: This is the fourth and final stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, typically beginning around age 11 and continuing into adulthood.

Recognize the characteristics of the formal operational stage: Individuals in this stage develop the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.

Identify the key abilities: During this stage, children can handle hypothetical-deductive reasoning, which means they can think about hypothetical situations and use logic to solve problems.

Differentiate from earlier stages: Unlike the concrete operational stage, where thinking is limited to tangible and concrete objects, the formal operational stage allows for abstract and hypothetical thinking.

Apply this understanding to the options: The ability to successfully think about hypothetical situations is a hallmark of the formal operational stage, distinguishing it from earlier stages where such thinking is not yet developed.