Flashcards on Cognitivism: Main Ideas and Differences
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Who is the developer of the cognitivism theory?
Jean Piaget
What are the main ideas of cognitivism?
1. Mental processes influence behavior
2. Knowledge is actively constructed by the learner
3. Cognitive development occurs through stages
4. Learning involves information processing
5. The mind can be studied scientifically
What is the difference between cognitivism and cognitive development?
Cognitivism is a psychological theory that explains how mental processes influence behavior, while cognitive development focuses specifically on the growth and development of cognitive abilities in children.
Who developed the cognitive development theory?
Jean Piaget
What are the main concepts of cognitive development?
What is the difference between cognitive development and cognitivism?
Cognitive development theory focuses on the growth and development of cognitive abilities in children, while cognitivism is a broader psychological theory that explains how mental processes influence behavior.