Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank - Lifespan Development Related

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A child who uses senses and motor abilities to understand the world is displaying characteristics consistent with which stage of Piaget's cognitive development?

  • A. Sensorimotor stage of cognitive development
  • B. Preoperational stage of cognitive development
  • C. Formal operational stage of cognitive development
  • D. Concrete operational stage of cognitive development
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The Piaget's sensorimotor stage of cognitive development uses senses and motor abilities to understand the world; this period begins with reflexes and coordinates sensorimotor skills.