Question

Louie is 10 years old. He is becoming quite good at arguing with his parents over such topics as what his bedtime should be and whether he has eaten enough of his dinner to have dessert. He loves toys and projects that involve hands-on learning but cannot yet handle abstract concepts. According to Piaget, Louie is in the _____ stage of cognitive development.

Answer 1

The answer is third stage: concrete operational.

Step-by-step explanation:

During this stage, which occurs around ages 7 and 11, children begin to develop logical thinking. Even though their minds may still be literal and concrete, they start reasoning outisde of their own perspective (i.e. they consider how other people might view a situation). At the same time, they realise their thoughts are unique and not everyone shares the same ideas.

Many children in this stage experience problems handling abstract concepts.