sensorimotor stage
[/ˌsɛnsərɪˈmoʊtər steɪdʒ/]
nounpl: sensorimotor stages
estágio sensóriomotor
1. The first of Jean Piaget's four stages of cognitive development (0-2 years), during which infants learn about the world primarily through sensory experiences and motor activities
During the sensorimotor stage, babies learn through touching, grasping, and exploring objects with their mouths.
Durante o estágio sensóriomotor, os bebês aprendem através do toque, preensão e exploração de objetos com a boca.
2. A developmental phase characterized by the absence of language and symbolic thought, where learning occurs through direct physical interaction with the environment
Object permanence is a key achievement during the sensorimotor stage of development.
A permanência do objeto é uma conquista fundamental durante o estágio sensóriomotor do desenvolvimento.
This term is fundamental in developmental psychology education across both Brazil and the United States. It's part of Jean Piaget's influential theory, taught extensively in universities and psychology programs. In Brazil, understanding Piaget's stages is essential in education and psychology curricula, while in the USA, it remains a cornerstone concept in developmental psychology and early childhood education.
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