During which stage does Piaget believe children begin to think logically about concrete events?

Piaget's theory of cognitive development outlines specific stages children go through as they mature intellectually. The correct choice, the concrete operational stage, typically occurs between the ages of 7 and 11 years. During this stage, children begin to think logically about concrete events and can perform operations on tangible objects, understanding the concept of conservation, which is the idea that quantity doesn't change even when its shape does. They can classify objects and understand the relationship between different categories.

This growth in logical thinking is evidenced by their ability to solve problems and perform mental operations that require concrete reference points. They can reason about physical objects and situations, and they are less egocentric than in previous stages, allowing them to understand perspectives other than their own.

Other stages, such as the sensorimotor stage, primarily focus on sensory experiences and motor actions without logical reasoning, while the preoperational stage is characterized by symbolic thinking, egocentrism, and a lack of understanding of certain logical operations. The formal operational stage, which follows the concrete operational stage, involves abstract thought and hypothetical reasoning, which is beyond the capabilities of children in the concrete operational stage.