Summary WK3AssgnK Critical Analysis.doc SOCW 6200 Analysis of Development Theories- Critical Analysis Master of Social Work, Walden University SOCW 6200: Human Behavior and the Social Environment I Theory of Development Jean Piagets cognitive development

WK3AssgnK Critical A SOCW 6200 Analysis of Development Theories- Critical Analysis Master of Social Work, Walden University SOCW 6200: Human Behavior and the Social Environment I Theory of Development Jean Piagets cognitive development theory involved understanding how childrens intellectual development and capacity for growth changes at each stage in life. Piaget outlines four stages in which different functions begin to strengthen and provide a baseline on the childs skills and abilities. Within the first stage, sensorimotor, Piaget believed that children begin to act intentionally. This could be evaluated in an infant shaking a rattle or playing with a mobile. In the second stage, preoperational, children can begin to make sounds to create their own œlanguage. This stage shows that the child can start to express their feelings and desire. An example of this would be a toddler talking and trying t