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Piaget's first stage of cognitive development

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

The sensorimotor stage is the first stage of cognitive development according to Jean Piaget. It spans from birth to approximately 2 years old and focuses on the infant's understanding of the world through their senses and motor actions.

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