Flashcards on Cognitive Development

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What is cognitive development?

Cognitive development refers to the growth of a person's thinking abilities and mental processes.

Who introduced the theory of cognitive development?

Jean Piaget

What are the stages of cognitive development according to Piaget?

Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, Formal Operational

What is the sensorimotor stage of cognitive development?

This stage occurs from birth to approximately two years old and is characterized by the development of object permanence and basic reflexes.

What is object permanence?

Object permanence is the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they are not visible or present.

What is the preoperational stage of cognitive development?

This stage occurs from approximately two to seven years old and is characterized by egocentrism, imagination, and symbolic thought.

What is egocentrism?

Egocentrism is the inability to understand or consider other people's perspectives.

What is the concrete operational stage of cognitive development?

This stage occurs from approximately seven to eleven years old and is characterized by the ability to think logically and understand conservation.

What is conservation?

Conservation is the understanding that the quantity of a substance remains the same even when its appearance changes.

What is the formal operational stage of cognitive development?

This stage occurs from approximately eleven years old and beyond and is characterized by abstract thinking and hypothetical reasoning.

What is abstract thinking?

Abstract thinking is the ability to think about concepts and ideas that are not physically present.

What is hypothetical reasoning?

Hypothetical reasoning involves the ability to consider and evaluate possibilities based on hypothetical situations.

What are the factors that influence cognitive development?

Genetic factors, environmental factors, and social interactions

What is the zone of proximal development?

The zone of proximal development refers to the range of tasks that a person can perform with assistance but cannot yet do independently.

What is scaffolding in cognitive development?

Scaffolding involves providing temporary support and guidance to help a person learn and develop new skills.

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