JEAN PIAGETS COGNITIVE DEVELOPEMENT THEORY

Jean Piaget

He developed the theory of cognitive developement

Schema

This refers to the basic building blocks of knowledge

Assimilation

This occurs when children take new information and fit it into existing schemas

Accommodation

This happens when children adjust their schemas to incorporate new information

Equilibration

_____________ is the unpleasantness of knowing that one’s understanding and the world are different, and the desire to correct it

Sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, formal operational

What are the 4 stages of cognitive development?

0-2

The sensorimotor stage occurs at what age?

2-7

The preoperational stage occurs at what age?

7-11

The concrete operational stage occurs at what age?

12+

The formal operational stage occurs at what age?

Sensorimotor

In this stage, infants learn through trial and error, using their senses and motor skills to understand teh world

Object permanence

Refers to the understanding that objects still exist even when they cannot be seen

Preoperational

During this stage, the child learns language and is egocentric, believing that only they know the truth

Preoperational

Children in this stage are not yet able to think logically and may not understand the consequences of their actions

Preoperational

In this stage, children may imitate adult behavior, including sexual interactions, without fully comprehending their meaning

Preoperational

A child might use a block as a phone, pretending to make a call, or use a stick as a sword. Which stage best describes this scenario?

Preoperational

A child might say that their teddy bear is sad or needs to be comforted, believing that it has feelings. Which stage best describes this scenario?

Preoperational

If you pour the same amount of water into two different-sized glasses, the child might think that the taller glass holds more water simply because it looks taller. Which stage best describes the scenario?

The importance of proper language

This refers to using proper terms and concepts being crucial in protecting children from potential harm. Adults should be mindful of the language they use when interacting with children, as it can impact their understanding and behavior

Concrete operational

Children in this stage begin to learn formal concepts such as conservation and mathematical equations

Conservation

Refers to the understanding that a quantity remains the same despite changes in appearance

Concrete operational

In this stage, children may still struggle with problem-solving and require hands-on experience to understand complex concepts

Formal operational

In this stage, adolescents develop the ability to think logically and reason abstractly. They can understand complex concepts, such as proportions and equivalencies

Abstract thinking

The ability to think creatively and use items in new and unexpected ways

Concrete operational

A child is asked to arrange sticks of varying lengths in order from shortest to longest. A child in this stage stage can do this logically, understanding that length is a measurable and orderable quality. Which stage best describes this scenario?

Concrete operational

If a child spills a puzzle, they understand that it can be put back together in the same way it was originally. They understand that actions can be reversed. Which stage best describes this scenario?

Formal operational

Given the problem, "If all roses are flowers and some flowers fade quickly, does it mean some roses fade quickly?" a child in this stage can approach this problem logically, testing the hypothetical conditions even if they’ve never directly observed them. Which stage best describes this scenario?

Formal operational

A teenager is considering a future career and can imagine multiple possibilities. They might think, "If I study engineering, I could work in space exploration or robotics," even if they don’t have direct experience in those fields. They can now explore future possibilities and abstractly imagine who they might become. Which stage best describes this scenario?