Modle 2: PSY 3059
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What is cognition?
The activity of knowing and the processes through which knowledge is required
What is cognitive development?
Changes that occur in mental abilities over the life span: attention and perception, learning and remembering, thinking
What is intelligence?
A basic life function that helps an organism adapt to the environment
What is cognitive equilibrium?
Balance between thought processes and environment
What is cognitive dissonance equilibrium?
Imbalance between thoughts and process and environment
What is a scheme?
Mental pattern of thought or action
What is organization?
Combining existing schemes into new/complex themes
What is assimilation?
New information existing into new schemes
What is accommodation?
Modify existing schemes for new information
What are the four stages of cognitive development?
Sensorimotor, pre operational, concrete operational, formal operational
What age is the sensorimotor stage and what are the main takeaways from this stage?
Stage takes place from 0-2 years old. Coordinates sensory inputs and motor skills, transition from being reflective to reflexive, development of problem solving, imitation, object concept