Question

Which stage of Piaget’s Cognitive Development involves "Object Permanence"?

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

Hint:

{Object Permanence} is a key feature of Piaget’s {Sensorimotor Stage (0–2 years)} where infants learn that objects continue to exist even when they are not visible.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Jean Piaget proposed the Cognitive Development Theory, which explains how children develop thinking and reasoning abilities in stages. One important concept in early childhood development is Object Permanence. Object permanence refers to the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched. Infants initially believe that objects disappear when they are out of sight, but they gradually learn that objects still exist.
Step 1: Identify the stage where object permanence develops.

• Sensorimotor Stage (0–2 years) – Development of object permanence.
• Preoperational Stage (2–7 years) – Development of symbolic thinking.
• Concrete Operational Stage (7–11 years) – Logical thinking about concrete events.
• Formal Operational Stage (11+ years) – Abstract and hypothetical thinking.

Thus, the correct answer is the Sensorimotor Stage.