WGU PSYCH D094 OBJ. ASSESSMENT
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SECTION 1: DEVELOPMENTAL THEORIES — PIAGET'S
COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
Question 1
According to Piaget, which stage of cognitive development occurs from
birth to approximately 2 years of age?
A) Preoperational stage
B) Sensorimotor stage
C) Concrete operational stage
D) Formal operational stage
Correct ,,,,answer,,,: B
Rationale: The sensorimotor stage spans from birth to approximately 2
years of age. During this stage, infants and toddlers acquire knowledge
through sensory experiences and manipulating objects. A major
milestone is the development of object permanence.
,Question 2
What is object permanence, and during which stage does it develop?
A) The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they
cannot be seen; develops during the sensorimotor stage
B) The ability to think abstractly; develops during the formal operational
stage
C) The understanding that quantity remains the same despite changes in
shape; develops during the concrete operational stage
D) The ability to use symbols and language; develops during the
preoperational stage
Correct ,,,,answer,,,: A
Rationale: Object permanence is the understanding that objects
continue to exist even when they cannot be seen. It is a major
developmental milestone of Piaget's sensorimotor stage (birth to 2
years).
Question 3
A child who is egocentric and struggles to see others' perspectives is
most likely in which of Piaget's stages?
A) Sensorimotor stage
B) Preoperational stage
C) Concrete operational stage
D) Formal operational stage
Correct ,,,,answer,,,: B
,Rationale: The preoperational stage (ages 2 to 7 years) is characterized
by egocentrism, where children struggle to see things from others'
perspectives. They also engage in pretend play and use symbols but lack
logical reasoning.
Question 4
During which of Piaget's stages does a child develop the ability to
understand conservation?
A) Sensorimotor stage
B) Preoperational stage
C) Concrete operational stage
D) Formal operational stage
Correct ,,,,answer,,,: C
Rationale: The concrete operational stage (ages 7 to 11 years) is when
logical thought begins and children understand the concept of
conservation—the idea that quantity remains the same despite changes
in shape or appearance.
Question 5
Abstract thinking and the ability to systematically plan for the future
first emerge during which of Piaget's stages?
, A) Sensorimotor stage
B) Preoperational stage
C) Concrete operational stage
D) Formal operational stage
Correct ,,,,answer,,,: D
Rationale: The formal operational stage (age 12 and up) is when
abstract thought begins. Adolescents develop higher-order thinking
skills and the ability to systematically plan for the future.
Question 6
According to Piaget, what is a schema?
A) A stage of cognitive development
B) An organized pattern of behavior or thought that helps interpret the
world
C) The process of balancing assimilation and accommodation
D) The ability to think abstractly
Correct ,,,,answer,,,: B
Rationale: A schema is an organized pattern of behavior or thought—
categories of knowledge that help us interpret and understand the world.
Question 7
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS (LATEST)
NEWEST UPDATE 2026!!
SECTION 1: DEVELOPMENTAL THEORIES — PIAGET'S
COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
Question 1
According to Piaget, which stage of cognitive development occurs from
birth to approximately 2 years of age?
A) Preoperational stage
B) Sensorimotor stage
C) Concrete operational stage
D) Formal operational stage
Correct ,,,,answer,,,: B
Rationale: The sensorimotor stage spans from birth to approximately 2
years of age. During this stage, infants and toddlers acquire knowledge
through sensory experiences and manipulating objects. A major
milestone is the development of object permanence.
,Question 2
What is object permanence, and during which stage does it develop?
A) The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they
cannot be seen; develops during the sensorimotor stage
B) The ability to think abstractly; develops during the formal operational
stage
C) The understanding that quantity remains the same despite changes in
shape; develops during the concrete operational stage
D) The ability to use symbols and language; develops during the
preoperational stage
Correct ,,,,answer,,,: A
Rationale: Object permanence is the understanding that objects
continue to exist even when they cannot be seen. It is a major
developmental milestone of Piaget's sensorimotor stage (birth to 2
years).
Question 3
A child who is egocentric and struggles to see others' perspectives is
most likely in which of Piaget's stages?
A) Sensorimotor stage
B) Preoperational stage
C) Concrete operational stage
D) Formal operational stage
Correct ,,,,answer,,,: B
,Rationale: The preoperational stage (ages 2 to 7 years) is characterized
by egocentrism, where children struggle to see things from others'
perspectives. They also engage in pretend play and use symbols but lack
logical reasoning.
Question 4
During which of Piaget's stages does a child develop the ability to
understand conservation?
A) Sensorimotor stage
B) Preoperational stage
C) Concrete operational stage
D) Formal operational stage
Correct ,,,,answer,,,: C
Rationale: The concrete operational stage (ages 7 to 11 years) is when
logical thought begins and children understand the concept of
conservation—the idea that quantity remains the same despite changes
in shape or appearance.
Question 5
Abstract thinking and the ability to systematically plan for the future
first emerge during which of Piaget's stages?
, A) Sensorimotor stage
B) Preoperational stage
C) Concrete operational stage
D) Formal operational stage
Correct ,,,,answer,,,: D
Rationale: The formal operational stage (age 12 and up) is when
abstract thought begins. Adolescents develop higher-order thinking
skills and the ability to systematically plan for the future.
Question 6
According to Piaget, what is a schema?
A) A stage of cognitive development
B) An organized pattern of behavior or thought that helps interpret the
world
C) The process of balancing assimilation and accommodation
D) The ability to think abstractly
Correct ,,,,answer,,,: B
Rationale: A schema is an organized pattern of behavior or thought—
categories of knowledge that help us interpret and understand the world.
Question 7
