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What is animism in the context of preoperational thought?

Animism. This is the belief that inanimate objects (such as toys and teddy bears) have human feelings and intentions. By animism Piaget (1929) meant that for the pre-operational child the world of nature is alive, conscious and has a purpose.

What are the limitations in Piaget's preoperational stage?

Piaget noted that children in this stage do not yet understand concrete logic, cannot mentally manipulate information, and are unable to take the point of view of other people, which he termed egocentrism.

What is preoperational thought characterized by?

The preoperational period is divided into two stages: The Symbolic Function Substage occurs between 2 and 4 years of age and is characterized by the child being able to mentally represent an object that is not present and a dependence on perception in problem solving.

What are the limitations of preoperational thought quizlet?

Terms in this set (38) What is not logical about preoperational thought? Piaget noted four limitations that make logic difficult during this stage: centration, appearance, static reasoning, and irreversibility. At this stage, children cannot yet apply their linguistic ability to comprehend reality.