Summary

So, try to imagine the world from the perspective of a child in this age group. At this stage in their intellectual development they see the world quite differently from adults. They often believe there is a causal relationship between things that occur together. They often think of inanimate objects as alive and they see themselves as the centre of their world.

The child’s intellectual development depends on both the traits he or she was born with and what he or she experiences. The quality of adult-child interactions is the important factor in helping them learn more about the world and how to adapt to it. These relationships centre around the family at this stage in development.