The concrete operational stage is a period of cognitive development in which children, typically between the ages of 7 and 11, demonstrate logical thinking and the ability to understand concrete objects and events. They can perform operations on tangible objects but struggle with abstract or hypothetical concepts.
Related terms
Conservation: The understanding that despite changes in appearance, certain properties of objects remain constant.
Reversibility: The concept that actions can be undone or reversed.
Seriation: The ability to arrange items in order based on size, length, or other characteristics.