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Haya94 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

While assessing a preschool-age child at play, which behavior indicates that the child is successfully moving through Piaget's cognitive stages of development?

1. The child is able to consider the differing opinions of playmates.
2. The child is able to recall the good time experienced the previous weekend at the playground and is anticipating going there again the following week.
3. The child reports being able to rationalize why it is better to eat fruit than candy.
4. The child understands that his mother loves him as much as she loves the child's older siblings.

Question 2

According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which behaviors does the nurse expect when assessing a preschool-age client?

Select all that apply.
1. Being egocentric and failing to see another's point of view.
2. Focusing on many aspects of a given situation at once.
3. Assuming everyone else in their world sees things as they do.
4. Believing in magical powers of thought to control the universe.
5. Understanding cause-and-effect relationships.

JCABRERA33 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

The child is able to recall the good time experienced the previous weekend at the playground and is anticipating going there again the following week. This indicates that the child is progressing without difficulty in Piaget's Cognitive Theory. Stage 2: Preoperational Skills encompasses ages 2 to 7 years. During this time, the child is able to recall past events and anticipate future events. The ability to consider the points of view of others does not occur until the Concrete Operations stage. Rational thinking begins around the age of 11 and continues into adulthood. This is the stage known as Formal Operations. The issue of maternal love does not impact this question.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
The preschooler continues to be egocentric and unable to see another's point of view. They feel no need to defend their point of view, because they assume that everyone else sees things as they do. Preschoolers demonstrate centration. That is, they focus on one aspect of a situation and ignore others, leading to illogical reasoning. They believe their wishes, thoughts, and gestures command the universe. The child believes that these magical powers of thought are the cause of all events. Understanding cause-and-effect relationships is developed during the school-age years.