Cognitive Development Theories

Psychology ⇒ Cognitive Psychology

Cognitive Development Theories starts at 10 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Cognitive Development Theories. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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Describe how culture influences cognitive development according to Vygotsky.

Describe the concept of 'scaffolding' in Vygotsky’s theory.

Describe the main difference between Piaget’s and Vygotsky’s theories of cognitive development.

Describe the main idea of Piaget’s concept of 'schemas'.

Explain the difference between assimilation and accommodation in Piaget’s theory.

Explain the role of 'more knowledgeable other' in Vygotsky’s theory.

Explain the term 'decentration' in Piaget’s theory.

Explain what is meant by 'egocentrism' in Piaget’s preoperational stage.