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What does cognitive development refer to?

  • The permanent loss of mental skills over time.
  • The process of learning without any interaction with the environment.
  • The development of skills only through formal education.
  • The changes in children's mental skills and abilities over time. (correct)

    • What is a 'scheme' in Piaget's theory?

  • A rigid structure that does not allow for changes.
  • An external source of knowledge.
  • A method of rote memorization.
  • An organized pattern of thought or action for interpretation. (correct)

    • Which statement best describes assimilation?

  • Forgetting old information to make room for new.
  • Creating new schemes to understand entirely different experiences.
  • Changing one's understanding without any input from new experiences.
  • Integrating new experiences into existing schemes. (correct)

    • What role does the environment play in Piaget's theory?

    <p>It provides experiences that shape cognitive growth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is accommodation in the context of cognitive development?

    <p>The adjustment of existing schemes to fit new experiences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can knowledge be built according to Piaget?

    <p>Through active learning and interaction with the environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes 'symbolic schemes'?

    <p>Internal mental symbols used to represent experiences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a basic term associated with Piaget's theory?

    <p>Emotional Intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the process of restoring balance between assimilation and accommodation?

    <p>Equilibration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Piaget's theory, what results in a state of disequilibrium?

    <p>Encountering new information that cannot be fitted into existing schemes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What example illustrates the process of accommodation in Piaget's theory?

    <p>Child invents a new term for an airplane after recognizing it is not a bird.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of Piaget's stages of cognitive development?

    <p>Social interaction stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Vygotsky's theory emphasizes the role of which factor in cognitive development?

    <p>Cultural and societal influences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Vygotsky, cognitive development is primarily influenced by which type of interaction?

    <p>Social interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary outcome of a child reaching equilibrium in Piaget's theory?

    <p>Children assimilate or accommodate new experiences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Vygotsky's theory suggest about cognitive changes?

    <p>They vary greatly from culture to culture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of Vygotsky's view on cognitive development?

    <p>It is shaped by culture and social interactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Vygotsky's concept of the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) reflect?

    <p>The gap between what a child can do alone and what they can achieve with help.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does language play according to Vygotsky's theory?

    <p>It is essential for cognitive development and understanding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a principle of Vygotsky's theory?

    <p>Children have innate knowledge that does not change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of scaffolding in Vygotsky's framework?

    <p>To support learners by offering varied levels of assistance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Vygotsky suggest children should engage in learning activities?

    <p>They should work in small groups on complex tasks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a role of play in Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development?

    <p>It helps to stretch children's cognitive abilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term More Knowledgeable Other (MKO) refer to in Vygotsky's theory?

    <p>A teacher or adult who provides guidance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cognition and Cognitive Development

    • Cognition is the mental process of acquiring, storing, retrieving, and using knowledge to solve problems.
    • Cognitive development involves changes in children's mental skills and abilities over time.

    Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development

    • Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist, theorized about how children's thinking and learning develops.
    • He believed knowledge is built over time by the child through active learning. Children are active learners in their environment. Knowledge results from interaction between the child and their environment.

    Basic Terminology

    • Scheme: An organized pattern of thought or action used to interpret experiences. Schemes represent how people understand and organize the world around them.
    • Adaptation: The process of adjusting schemes through assimilation and accommodation.
      • Assimilation is interpreting new experiences by fitting them into existing schemes.
      • Accommodation is modifying existing schemes to fit new experiences.
    • Equilibrium: The balance between assimilation and accommodation. When a person encounters something they can't understand (disequilibrium), they adjust their schemes until the balance is restored (equilibrium).

    Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development

    • Piaget proposed children move through four stages of cognitive development.
    • The stages are Sensorimotor (birth-2 years), Preoperational (2-7 years), Concrete Operational (7-11 years), and Formal Operational (adolescence-adulthood).
      • Each stage is characterized by specific cognitive abilities.

    Vygotsky's Theory of Cognitive Development

    • Vygotsky's theory is also known as the sociocultural perspective, emphasizing how society and culture affect cognitive development.
    • Learning leads to development.
    • Cognitive development depends on social interaction.
    • Culture significantly shapes how children think and behave.
    • It emphasizes the role of language in cognitive development.
      • Language is central to mental development.
      • Development can't be separated from its social context.
      • Children construct their knowledge.
    • Tools are important to cognitive development, such as language, math systems, and signs

    Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)

    • The difference between what a child can do independently and what they can achieve with guidance.
    • Scaffolding is a critical component. Teachers/ adults provide appropriate levels of assistance to maximize growth.

    Applying Vygotsky's Theory

    • Vygotsky's theory offers practical implications for teaching and learning:
      • Encourage self-talk.
      • Provide cognitive tools to aid learning.
      • Structure tasks effectively to support student success.
      • Have students work in collaborative groups.
      • Provide opportunities for role play.

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