Question

question 17 (2.5 points)
what is the primary focus of jean piagets theory of cognitive development?
the influence of gender on moral development
the different stages of thinking from infancy to adulthood
the impact of social relationships on development
the evolution of moral reasoning from basic to sophisticated principles
question 18 (2.5 points)
what is the focus of the preoperational stage in piagets theory of cognitive development?
using words and mental images but lacking logical problem - solving abilities
understanding the world through sensory contact and immediate action
thinking in terms of tangible objects and actual events

Explanation:

Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development focuses on the different stages of thinking from infancy to adulthood. The preoperational stage (ages 2 - 7) is characterized by using words and mental images but lacking logical problem - solving abilities.

• For Question 17:
• The first option is about moral development and gender, which is not Piaget's focus.
• The third option about social relationships is more related to social - cognitive theories (e.g., Vygotsky) rather than Piaget.
• The fourth option about moral reasoning evolution is Kohlberg's domain. Piaget's theory is centered on cognitive (thinking) stages from infancy to adulthood.
• For Question 18:
• The second option “Understanding the world through sensory contact and immediate action” is the sensorimotor stage (birth - 2 years).
• The third option “Thinking in terms of tangible objects and actual events” is the concrete operational stage (7 - 11 years). The preoperational stage is about using symbols (words, mental images) but not having logical operations like conservation.

Answer:

Question 17: The different stages of thinking from infancy to adulthood
Question 18: Using words and mental images but lacking logical problem - solving abilities