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. 2021 Aug 20;8(4):414–420. doi: 10.14744/nci.2020.48243

TABLE 2.

Piaget’s cognitive theory

Periods Ages Features
Sensory period 0–2 years He just tries to get to know his surroundings and himself. The beginning of the thought is at this stage
Pre-procedure period 2–7 years Intense egocentrism (egocentrism) prevails. Language develops rapidly.
Symbolic plays and animations take place at this stage
Concrete trading period 7–12 years It can solve concrete problems.
Gets rid of self-centeredness
Abstract processing period 12 years and older Inductive and deductive thinking and abstract thinking skills improve