Chapter 2: Cognitive & Language Development: Can Piaget's theory of cognitive development explain the dialogue below?

Teacher: Adik nak balik pukul 12 ke atau nak balik pukul 1?

Child: Saya nak balik awal, jadi pukul 1, cikgu.

Teacher: Oh kenapa?

Child: Sebab pukul 1 lagi sikit.

Question

Can Piaget's theory of cognitive development explain the dialogue below?

Teacher: Adik nak balik pukul 12 ke atau nak balik pukul 1?

Child: Saya nak balik awal, jadi pukul 1, cikgu.

Teacher: Oh kenapa?

Child: Sebab pukul 1 lagi sikit.

Ahmad Danial · Accepted Answer

Yes, young children (such as 4- and 5-year-olds) believe that going back at 1PM is earlier than 12PM because 1 is a smaller number than 12.

Can Piaget's theory of cognitive development explain the dialogue below? Teacher: Adik nak balik pukul 12 ke atau nak balik pukul 1? Child: Saya nak balik awal, jadi pukul 1, cikgu. Teacher: Oh kenapa? Child: Sebab pukul 1 lagi sikit.