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Birth to 2 Years
Infant's Knowledge of the world is based on senses and motor skills; By the end of the period, uses mental representation. |
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2 to 6 Years
Child learns how to use symbols such as words and numbers to represent aspects of the world but relates to the world only through his or her perspective. |
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Concrete operational thought |
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7 years to early adolescence
Child understands and applies logical operations to experiences provided they are focused on the here and now. |
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Formal operational thought |
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Adolecence and beyond
Adolescent or adult thinks abstractly, deals with hypothetical situations, and speculates about what may be possible. |
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