Cognitive development Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is cognitive development?
Cognitive development is the process by which individuals acquire, organize, and use knowledge.
Who proposed the theory of cognitive development?
Jean Piaget.
What are the four stages of Piaget’s cognitive development theory?
Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, and Formal Operational.
At what age does the Sensorimotor stage occur?
From birth to about 2 years old.
True or False: The Preoperational stage is characterized by logical thinking.
False.
What is a key characteristic of the Concrete Operational stage?
The ability to think logically about concrete events.
Fill in the blank: In Piaget’s theory, children begin to use __________ during the Preoperational stage.
language.
What cognitive skill is developed during the Formal Operational stage?
Abstract thinking.
True or False: Piaget believed that cognitive development occurs in a linear fashion.
False.
What is the term for the process of adjusting existing cognitive schemas to incorporate new information?
Accommodation.
What is assimilation in the context of cognitive development?
The process of integrating new information into existing schemas.
At what age do children typically enter the Preoperational stage?
Around 2 to 7 years old.
Multiple Choice: Which stage involves the development of logical reasoning? A) Sensorimotor B) Preoperational C) Concrete Operational D) Formal Operational
C) Concrete Operational.
What is egocentrism in the context of the Preoperational stage?
The inability to differentiate between one’s own perspective and that of others.
Fill in the blank: The ability to perform operations mentally rather than physically is developed in the __________ stage.
Concrete Operational.
What is the significance of the concept of conservation in Piaget’s theory?
It is the understanding that quantity does not change despite changes in shape or arrangement.
True or False: Piaget’s theory emphasizes the role of social interaction in cognitive development.
False.
What is the age range for the Formal Operational stage?
From about 12 years and onward.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a stage in Piaget’s theory? A) Sensorimotor B) Preoperational C) Behavioral D) Formal Operational
C) Behavioral.
What is a schema according to Piaget?
A mental model or framework that organizes and interprets information.
What role does play have in cognitive development according to Piaget?
Play is essential for children to explore and understand their environment.
Fill in the blank: Piaget believed that cognitive development is a __________ process.
constructive.
True or False: Piaget’s stages of cognitive development are universally applicable to all children.
True.
What is the primary method Piaget used to study cognitive development?
Observation of children’s behavior and responses.
