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What is the primary focus of Piaget's research methods?
What is the primary focus of Piaget's research methods?
- Developing psychometric tests for intelligence
- Evaluating the academic performance of children
- Identifying age milestones in children
- Examining children's errors to understand their thinking (correct)
Which of the following correctly describes the stage of cognitive development from birth to 2 years according to Piaget's theory?
Which of the following correctly describes the stage of cognitive development from birth to 2 years according to Piaget's theory?
- Formal operational stage
- Concrete operational stage
- Sensorimotor stage (correct)
- Pre-operational stage
Which term refers to the mental representation of an action that can be physical or mental?
Which term refers to the mental representation of an action that can be physical or mental?
- Cognition
- Reflex
- Adaptation
- Schema (correct)
What concept describes the process of incorporating new experiences into existing schemes?
What concept describes the process of incorporating new experiences into existing schemes?
Which stage of Piaget's theory involves the ability to think logically about concrete events?
Which stage of Piaget's theory involves the ability to think logically about concrete events?
How does Piaget's stage theory characterize the sequence of cognitive development?
How does Piaget's stage theory characterize the sequence of cognitive development?
What is meant by 'domain-general structure' in Piaget's theory?
What is meant by 'domain-general structure' in Piaget's theory?
What role does Piaget attribute to reflexes in early cognitive development?
What role does Piaget attribute to reflexes in early cognitive development?
Which statement best describes Piaget's view on knowledge acquisition?
Which statement best describes Piaget's view on knowledge acquisition?
What characterizes the concrete operational stage of cognitive development?
What characterizes the concrete operational stage of cognitive development?
At what age do children typically begin to understand the concept of conservation in Piaget's theory?
At what age do children typically begin to understand the concept of conservation in Piaget's theory?
Which of the following is a criticism of Piaget's concept of the formal operational stage?
Which of the following is a criticism of Piaget's concept of the formal operational stage?
Which of the following aspects of Piaget's theory has been criticized for being too vague?
Which of the following aspects of Piaget's theory has been criticized for being too vague?
In what way does the formal operational stage differ from the concrete operational stage?
In what way does the formal operational stage differ from the concrete operational stage?
What does the concept of 'readiness for learning' imply in the context of Piaget's theory?
What does the concept of 'readiness for learning' imply in the context of Piaget's theory?
Which of the following best describes the findings of Margaret Donaldson regarding Piaget's tests?
Which of the following best describes the findings of Margaret Donaldson regarding Piaget's tests?
What type of thinking becomes possible with the arrival of the formal operational stage?
What type of thinking becomes possible with the arrival of the formal operational stage?
Which research method has been suggested as a means of refining Piaget's assessments?
Which research method has been suggested as a means of refining Piaget's assessments?
Which of these abilities might children not demonstrate at the formal operational stage according to critics?
Which of these abilities might children not demonstrate at the formal operational stage according to critics?
In which developmental stage does Piaget propose that children begin to engage in logical thinking characterized by the principle of reversibility?
In which developmental stage does Piaget propose that children begin to engage in logical thinking characterized by the principle of reversibility?
What is the primary role of equilibration in Piaget's theory of cognitive development?
What is the primary role of equilibration in Piaget's theory of cognitive development?
Which of the following best describes the process of accommodation in Piaget's theory?
Which of the following best describes the process of accommodation in Piaget's theory?
Which of the following reflexes is NOT considered one of the primary reflexes observed in infants according to Piaget?
Which of the following reflexes is NOT considered one of the primary reflexes observed in infants according to Piaget?
What characterizes the pre-operational stage in Piaget's theory?
What characterizes the pre-operational stage in Piaget's theory?
During which substage of the sensory-motor stage do infants begin to demonstrate object permanence?
During which substage of the sensory-motor stage do infants begin to demonstrate object permanence?
Which assumption of Piaget has been challenged regarding domain generality?
Which assumption of Piaget has been challenged regarding domain generality?
How did Piaget view the cognitive development of children before 18 months?
How did Piaget view the cognitive development of children before 18 months?
In which substage of the sensory-motor stage do children begin to actively explore the potential uses of objects?
In which substage of the sensory-motor stage do children begin to actively explore the potential uses of objects?
What does Piaget suggest happens around certain points in a child's development regarding their schemas?
What does Piaget suggest happens around certain points in a child's development regarding their schemas?
Flashcards
Scheme
Scheme
A fundamental mental structure that represents an action or thought.
Assimilation
Assimilation
The process of applying existing schemes to new situations.
Accommodation
Accommodation
The process of changing existing schemes to accommodate new information.
Piagetian Theory
Piagetian Theory
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Stage of Cognitive Development
Stage of Cognitive Development
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Sensorimotor Stage
Sensorimotor Stage
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Preoperational Stage
Preoperational Stage
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Concrete Operational Stage
Concrete Operational Stage
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Formal Operational Stage
Formal Operational Stage
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Invariant Sequence of Stages
Invariant Sequence of Stages
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Equilibration
Equilibration
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Mental Operations
Mental Operations
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Action Realism
Action Realism
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Domain Generality
Domain Generality
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Stages of Development
Stages of Development
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Late Representation
Late Representation
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Conservation of liquid
Conservation of liquid
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Discovery Learning
Discovery Learning
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Importance of Play
Importance of Play
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Readiness for Learning
Readiness for Learning
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Piaget's Tests
Piaget's Tests
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Study Notes
Piagetian Theory
- A rational theory emphasizing the development of rational thinking.
- Developed by Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist, whose research involved observation and interviewing of children, focusing on errors as indicators of thought processes.
- Inspired by biological metaphors for adaptation.
- Investigated epistemology (theory of knowledge) – how knowledge structures develop.
Domain-General Structure
- Proposed a domain-general structure applying to all knowledge domains (e.g., mathematics, language, logic).
- This domain-general structure comprises schemes (organized programs/coordination of behaviors)
- Stages are invariant; one cannot skip or change the stage sequence.
- Cognitive development unfolds through four stages: Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, and Formal Operational.
Stages of Cognitive Development
- Sensorimotor (Birth-2 years): Thinking primarily through sensory and motor actions – coordinating senses and movements. Developing schemes for interacting and manipulating objects. Foundation of knowledge building.
- Preoperational (2-7 years): Symbolic representation develops (e.g., language, play). However, operational thought (e.g., conservation) is absent.
- Concrete Operational (7-11 years): Logical thinking emerges; characterized by reversibility and concrete reasoning tied to actual situations. Demonstrated through tests of conservation (e.g., liquid conservation task).
- Formal Operational (11-15 years): Abstract thought, algebraic reasoning, and discussion of complex ideas like political theories become possible.
Adaptation and Equilibration
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Assimilation: Interpreting new information based on existing schemas.
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Accommodation: Adjusting existing schemas to new information.
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Equilibration: A process driving learning through seeking balance between assimilation and accommodation; occurs when new information is incompatible with existing schemas.
Criticism of Piagetian Theory
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Action Realism: Piaget's assumption that children actively construct knowledge through equilibration; some aspects questioned.
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Domain Generality: Piaget's theory of generalized cognitive abilities questioned – children might excel in some domains but not others.
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Stage Concept: The concept of stages challenged due to the complex interplay of multiple factors in development.
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Vague Concepts: Some key concepts (adaptation, equilibration) have been criticized for lack of testability.
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Limitations on Child Abilities: Some test items have been contested, suggesting overestimation of cognitive limitations.
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Late Representation: Piaget's views on young children's representation questioned and re-examined using newer methodologies.
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