Cognitive Development-paper 3

Question 1

Describe what Piaget meant by equilibrium.
(4 marks)

Answer 1

-refers to the process of restoring cognitive/mental balance
-follows a state of disequilibrium or cognitive imbalance where incoming information is inconsistent with existing schemas
-part of process of adapting to new experiences
-results through the process of accommodation and assimilation.

Question 2

What is accommodation according to Piaget?

Answer 2

Where existing schemas change to take account of new information

Question 3

What is assimilation according to Piaget?

Answer 3

Where new information is incorporated into an existing schema.