TABLE 6-3 Piaget's Age-Specific Developmental Levels

Age Stage Abilities

Infancy-2 years

Sensorimotor

Preverbal; uses all senses; coordinates simple motor actions.

2-4 years

Preconceptual

Can use language; egocentric; imitation in play, parallel play.

4-7 years

Intuitive

Asks questions; can use symbols and associate subjects with concepts.

7-11 years

Concrete

Sees relationships, aware of viewpoints; ui conclusions; solves concrete problems.

11 years and older

Formal operational thought

Abstract and conceptual thinking; can check ideas, thoughts, and beliefs; lives in present and nonpresent; can use formal logic and scientific reasoning.