NYSTCE English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Practice Test

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Which stage in Piaget's cognitive-developmental theory is described as the sensorimotor stage?

2-7 years of age
0-2 years of age
7-11 years of age
11 years and older

The correct answer is: 0-2 years of age

The sensorimotor stage in Piaget's cognitive-developmental theory is characterized by the period from birth to approximately 2 years of age. During this stage, infants learn about the world primarily through their sensory experiences and motor activities. They explore their environment by looking, touching, sucking, and moving, which leads to the development of object permanence—the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen. This stage is crucial for forming the foundation of cognitive development, as children begin to interact with their surroundings and learn through experiences. The other options pertain to different stages in Piaget's theory: the preoperational stage (ages 2-7), the concrete operational stage (ages 7-11), and the formal operational stage (ages 11 and older).