Question

In Piaget's theory, at what stage does a child develop "Object Permanence"?

• A. Sensorimotor Stage
• B. Preoperational Stage
• C. Concrete Operational Stage
• D. Formal Operational Stage

Hint:

\textbf{Object Permanence} develops during Piaget's \textbf{Sensorimotor Stage (0–2 years)}.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Jean Piaget proposed the Theory of Cognitive Development, which describes how children's thinking evolves through four stages.

• Sensorimotor Stage (0–2 years)
• Preoperational Stage (2–7 years)
• Concrete Operational Stage (7–11 years)
• Formal Operational Stage (11+ years)

One of the most important achievements during the early stage is the development of Object Permanence.
Step 1: Understand the meaning of object permanence.} Object permanence refers to the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched.
Step 2: Identify the stage where this ability develops.} According to Piaget, children develop object permanence during the Sensorimotor Stage as they interact with the world through their senses and motor activities. Therefore, the correct answer is Sensorimotor Stage.