Cognitive Development Theories
Psychology ⇒ Cognitive Psychology
Cognitive Development Theories starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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A 7-year-old child can understand that if you pour water from a short, wide glass into a tall, thin glass, the amount of water remains the same. According to Piaget, which concept has the child mastered?
Describe how Piaget’s concept of ‘schemas’ contributes to cognitive development.
Describe one way in which culture can influence cognitive development, according to Vygotsky.
Describe the main difference between Piaget’s and Vygotsky’s theories of cognitive development.
Describe the main idea of information processing theory in cognitive development.
Explain the concept of ‘private speech’ in Vygotsky’s theory.
Explain the concept of ‘scaffolding’ as proposed by Vygotsky.
Explain the difference between assimilation and accommodation in Piaget’s theory.
Explain the term ‘zone of proximal development’ and give an example.
What is ‘conservation’ in Piaget’s theory?
