Flashcards on Jean Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development
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What is Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development?
Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development is a comprehensive framework for understanding how children develop their cognitive abilities and construct knowledge about the world.
What are the four stages of cognitive development according to Jean Piaget?
The four stages of cognitive development according to Jean Piaget are sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational.
What is the sensorimotor stage?
The sensorimotor stage is the first stage of cognitive development where infants develop their understanding of the world through sensory experiences and motor actions.
What is the preoperational stage?
The preoperational stage is the second stage of cognitive development where children develop symbolic thinking, but still struggle with logical reasoning.
What is the concrete operational stage?
The concrete operational stage is the third stage of cognitive development where children become capable of logical reasoning and understanding concrete concepts.
What is the formal operational stage?
The formal operational stage is the fourth and final stage of cognitive development where individuals develop abstract thinking, hypothetical reasoning, and advanced problem-solving abilities.
What are the principles of Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development?
The principles of Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development include assimilation, accommodation, schema, and equilibrium.
What is assimilation?
Assimilation is the process of fitting new information into existing cognitive schemas or mental representations.
What is accommodation?
Accommodation is the process of modifying existing cognitive schemas or creating new ones to incorporate new information or experiences.
What is a schema?
A schema is a mental framework or concept that helps organize and interpret information about the world.
What is equilibrium?
Equilibrium is the state of cognitive balance or harmony when new experiences can be assimilated without leading to cognitive conflict.
What is object permanence?
Object permanence is the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they are not directly perceived or experienced.
What is conservation?
Conservation is the understanding that certain properties of an object or substance remain the same even when its appearance or arrangement changes.
What is egocentrism?
Egocentrism is the tendency for young children to view the world from their own perspective and have difficulty understanding the viewpoints of others.
What is hypothetical-deductive reasoning?
Hypothetical-deductive reasoning is the ability to form hypotheses, systematically test them, and draw logical conclusions based on evidence.