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Piaget’s Theory of Development

Children go through distinct, age-specific, universal stages of development that cannot be sped up through adult help.

Stages of Development

Distinct phases children progress through towards adulthood, ending at age 15.

Criticisms of Piaget

Includes inaccuracies in age-related issues and the impact of culture and environment on developmental stages.

Zones of Proximal Development

A concept by Vygotsky indicating the difference between what a learner can do without help and what they can do with help.

Scaffolding

A process where more knowledgeable individuals provide temporary support to help a learner accomplish tasks they cannot complete independently.

Cognitive Development

The process by which a person learns and develops skills in thinking, reasoning, and understanding.

Vygotsky

A psychologist who emphasized the importance of social interactions and cultural context in cognitive development.

Critical Communication

Vygotsky's belief that communication, both public and inner speech, is essential for cognitive development.

Pragmatic Thinking

Applying past knowledge to new, novel situations.

Postformal Thought

A proposed new stage of development where individuals understand complexities and can recognize multiple perspectives.