prékonceptuální

Prékonceptuální refers to a stage of cognitive development described by Jean Piaget. It is the second stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, following the sensorimotor stage and preceding the concrete operational stage. This stage typically spans from approximately 2 to 7 years of age.

During the prékonceptuální stage, children begin to engage in symbolic thought, meaning they can use symbols, such as words or images, to represent objects and events. This is evident in their development of language and their ability to participate in pretend play. However, their thinking is characterized by several limitations.

One key characteristic is egocentrism, where children have difficulty understanding that others have a different perspective or point of view than their own. They tend to see the world solely from their own perspective. Another feature is centration, which is the tendency to focus on only one aspect of a situation at a time, neglecting other relevant features. This can lead to a lack of conservation, where children do not understand that certain properties of an object remain the same despite changes in its appearance.

Children in this stage also exhibit animism, believing that inanimate objects have feelings and intentions, and artificialism, thinking that natural phenomena are created by humans. Their reasoning is intuitive rather than logical, and they often make judgments based on perception rather than deduction. The prékonceptuální stage lays the groundwork for more complex thought processes that emerge later in development.