Piaget’s Stages Of Intellectual Development Flashcards
Define Object Permanence
The idea that an object still exists, even if the child can’t see it
Define Abstract Logical Thinking
The ability to solve problems using imagination without being involved practically
Define Egocentric Thinking
Not being able to see a situation from another person’s point of view
Infants use egocentric thinking
Define Concrete Logical Thinking
The ability to solve problems where the individual can see and physically handle the issues
What are Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development?
Sensorimotor - (0-2 years) (Infancy)
Pre-operational - (2-7 years) (Beginning of Early Childhood)
Concrete Operational - (7-11 years) (Adolescence)
Formal Operational - (11-18 years) (end of Adolescence)
Describe the Sensorimotor Stage (0-2 years)
Interact with the world using their senses
Learn through trial and error, pulling a lever and music box makes a sound
Object Permanence develops about 8 months
Describe the Pre-operational Stage (2-7 years)
Development of language
Make-believe play takes place
Child’s thinking is egocentric
Parallel play - they play next to other children, rather than with them
Describe the Concrete Operational Stage (7-11 years)
Children develop the ability to conserve
Are less egocentric
Better understanding of logic and problem solving (Concrete Logical Thinking)
Describe the Formal Operational Stage (11-18 years)
Have developed ( Abstract Thinking), which means they are able to think through complicated ideas in their heads without having to see a concrete image
What is the Theory of Conservation
The appearance of something might change but the quantity will stay the same
What are Schemas according to Piaget?
A schema is a category of knowledge as well as a process acquiring knowledge
A State of Equilibrium - A child develops concepts about the world around them
A State of Disequilibrium - When new information is presented, their schemas are upset
Name 2 strengths of Piaget’s work
Has influenced early education (discovery play)
Considers nature and nurture - He takes all explanations of learning into consideration
Give another strength of Piaget’s work
Stimulated further research which has increased our knowledge of children’s cognitive development
Influenced teaching methods
Name a weakness of Piaget’s work
Some research suggests that children take longer than 11 years to become skilled at Abstract Thinking
It could depend on a child’s environment and quality of their education
Give an example of Conservation
having the ability to understand that when you move a liquid from a wide container to a small one, it doesn’t affect its volume
