{"id":17726,"date":"2022-12-06T04:06:34","date_gmt":"2022-12-06T04:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helpfulprofessor.com\/?p=17726"},"modified":"2024-05-26T21:52:16","modified_gmt":"2024-05-26T21:52:16","slug":"concrete-operational-stage-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helpfulprofessor.com\/concrete-operational-stage-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Concrete Operational Stage Examples (With Video)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:2px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><summary>\u27a1\ufe0f Video Lesson<\/summary>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Concrete Operational Stage of Development (Explained in 3 Minutes)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7o0iO6-q2cQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:2px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><summary>\u27a1\ufe0f Introduction<\/summary>\n<p><strong>The concrete operational stage is the third stage in Piaget\u2019s stages of cognitive development. From the ages of 7-12, children develop increasingly advanced reasoning. Their thinking becomes better organized, more logical and systematic.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this stage, they are able to apply the rules of logic to physical objects, and representing those objects mentally becomes much easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, children still struggle with abstract reasoning. The concrete operational stage serves as a transition between the preoperational and formal operational stages.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:2px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><summary>\u27a1\ufe0f Study Card<\/summary>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/helpfulprofessor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/concrete-operational-stage-examples-1024x724.jpg\" alt=\"concrete operational stage examples\" class=\"wp-image-17746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helpfulprofessor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/concrete-operational-stage-examples-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/helpfulprofessor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/concrete-operational-stage-examples-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/helpfulprofessor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/concrete-operational-stage-examples-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/helpfulprofessor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/concrete-operational-stage-examples.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:2px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><summary>\u27a1\ufe0f What are Piaget&#8217;s Stages of Development?<\/summary>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Piaget&#8217;s Stages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"779\" src=\"https:\/\/helpfulprofessor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Piaget-Stages-of-Development-Cognitive-Constructivism-1024x779.jpg\" alt=\"Piaget Stages of Development\" class=\"wp-image-4918\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Stage<\/th><th>Age Range<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/helpfulprofessor.com\/sensorimotor-stage-examples\/\">Sensorimotor<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>0-2 years<\/td><td>Child develops object permanence (realizing that objects out of sight still exist), goal-directed action (learning to act intentionally to achieve a goal), and deferred imitation (continuing to imitate others after the event).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/helpfulprofessor.com\/preoperational-stage-examples\/\">Preoperational stage<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>2-7 years<\/td><td>Child develops symbolic thought (using language and signs to represent their thoughts) but remains egocentric.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Concrete operational stage<\/strong><\/td><td>7-12 years<\/td><td>Child develops logical thought and conservation (discovers that changes in appearance do not correspond with changes in weight, volume, etc.)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/helpfulprofessor.com\/formal-operational-stage-examples\/\">Formal operational stage<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>12-18 yeras<\/td><td>Adolescent develops inductive and deductive reasoning. They can use abstract thought and general principles to develop increasingly complex hypotheses.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:2px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><summary>\u27a1\ufe0f What is the Concrete Operational Stage?<\/summary>\n<p><strong>The concrete operational stage is the third stage in Piaget&#8217;s theory of cognitive development, occurring from about ages 7 to 11.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this stage, children begin to think logically about concrete events. They gain a better understanding of the concept of conservation, realizing that quantity does not change even when its shape does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children also start to grasp the concepts of time, space, and quantity more accurately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, their thinking is still limited to concrete objects and events, and they struggle with abstract or hypothetical concepts.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Concrete Operational Stage Examples<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9b5e92c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:5px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">1. Seriation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Observation Seriation Task\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/u-nwGaJ0UMo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Seriation refers to the child\u2019s ability to arrange objects in sequence, such as from smallest to largest or hardest to softest.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As long as the child can see the physical objects, then they can perform this type of task without great difficulty, but will need to concentrate fully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, children will often place two or three of the objects side-by-side to compare before deciding which one should be next.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9b5e92c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:5px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">2. Reversibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Observation: Concrete Operational Stage\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o9UJBasd3iU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Children are able to <a href=\"https:\/\/helpfulprofessor.com\/reversibility-psychology\/\">mentally reverse a sequence<\/a> of events that they have observed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the child\u2019s ability to control their thinking becomes more advanced, they are able to take their mind through simple sequences in reverse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that they can mentally represent the original condition they witnessed previously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reversibility is the mental operation that enables children to understand the <a href=\"https:\/\/helpfulprofessor.com\/conservation-piaget-psychology\/\">concept of conservation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9b5e92c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:5px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">3. Classification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"BraydenClassification.AVI\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NCTT-4zznDc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>The ability of children to classify objects based on a shared characteristic continues to advance during the concrete operational stage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that children can categorize objects based on one characteristic, but then also create sub-categories within each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, shapes can be put into the same groups, and then further divided into additional groupings based on other attributes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9b5e92c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:5px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">4. Transitivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Piaget Transitivity\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UdgQlxcUce0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Being able to recognize relationships that exist between two or more concepts is called <a href=\"https:\/\/helpfulprofessor.com\/transitivity-psychology\/\">transitivity<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/helpfulprofessor.com\/transitive-inference\/\">transitive inference<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, if A &gt; B, and that B &gt; C, then it is logical to conclude that A &gt; C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the kind of logical thinking skill that Piaget considered essential to a child\u2019s intellectual abilities. It is a key developmental milestone in the concrete operational stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9b5e92c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:5px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">5. Conservation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Piaget- Conservation Task\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QxUxgPwpfgk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>During the concrete operational stage children will develop the understanding of conservation; that the mass of an object doesn\u2019t change as a function of its shape.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The age at which children understand conservation varies, depending on the type of task, the instructions given, and <a href=\"https:\/\/helpfulprofessor.com\/cultural-factors-examples\/\">even cultural factors<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9b5e92c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:5px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">6. Decentration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Three Mountains task\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mcqAWzW4DfQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/helpfulprofessor.com\/centration-piaget-psychology-examples\/\">Decentration<\/a> refers to a child\u2019s ability to examine two features of an object or situation. In part, this is a function of attentional control.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No longer will the most salient feature of an object dominate their thinking. A child can control what aspect of the object or situation they are thinking about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, decentration can lead to a child understanding that others may have a different point of view. Because their thinking is no longer completely dominated by their own thoughts, they are more likely to perceive the opinion of others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9b5e92c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:5px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">7. Overcoming Egocentrism<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"AP PSYCH CHILD DEVLOPEMENT Egocentrism #1\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4W-k-UVBR40?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>During the concrete operational stage, children become far less egocentric as they <a href=\"https:\/\/helpfulprofessor.com\/theory-of-mind-examples\/\">develop a theory of mind<\/a>. They are beginning to see situations from the perspective of others and consider their point of view.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This results in them being able to more easily identify why another person may be upset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the causal factors involved in another person\u2019s emotional state is <a href=\"https:\/\/helpfulprofessor.com\/emotional-intelligence-examples\/\">the foundation for emotional intelligence<\/a> and leads to fewer interpersonal conflicts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The concrete operational stage is primarily characterized by the advancement of a child\u2019s ability to perform logical operations mentally. Although limited to mostly physical objects, children in this stage demonstrate several key milestones in their ability to think systematically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, they can mentally reverse the sequence of steps they have observed. This gives them an understanding of conservation and can be demonstrated in a variety of testing procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, children become less egocentric and are able to understand the perspective of others involving perceptions of physical objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More advanced cognitive skills include being able to classify objects according to two characteristics and eventually understanding class inclusion. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:2px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><summary>\u27a1\ufe0f References<\/summary>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">References<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Andreeva, A. (2018). The formation of the decentration ability at preschool age. <em>International Conference on Psychology and Education<\/em>, 26-37. 10.15405\/epsbs.2018.11.02.4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Donaldson, M. (1985). <em>Children\u2019s minds.<\/em> Moscow, Russia: Pedagogika.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elkonin, D. B. (1989). Selected psychological works (pp. 306-361). Moscow, Russia: Pedagogika.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Piaget, J. &amp; Szeminska, A. (1952). <em>The Child\u2019s Conception of Number<\/em>. Routledge &amp; Kegan Paul: London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Piaget, J. (1954). The child&#8217;s conception of number. <em>Journal of Consulting Psychology, 18(1)<\/em>, 76.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Piaget, J. (1959). <em>The language and thought of the child: Selected works vol. 5. Routledge, London. <\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Piaget, J. (1968). Quantification, conservation, and nativism. <em>Science<\/em>, 162, 976-979. Watanabe, N. (2017). 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