Cognitive and Thinking Development

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What is development?

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Development is the process of physical, thinking, and social changes that happen from birth to adulthood.

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What are the main periods of development?

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1. Infancy: Birth to 18-24 months 2. Early Childhood: 2 to 5-6 years 3. Middle and Late Childhood: 6 to 11 years 4. Adolescence: 12 to 18-21 years

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What is the nature-nurture issue?

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The nature-nurture issue examines whether development is influenced more by genetics (nature) or by environment (nurture).

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What does continuity-discontinuity refer to in development?

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Continuity refers to slow and steady growth, while discontinuity refers to big changes at certain stages.

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What is splintered development?

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Splintered development means a person grows at different rates in different areas.

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Who are the important theorists in cognitive development?

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1. Jean Piaget 2. Lev Vygotsky

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What is Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

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Piaget believed that children are naturally curious and construct their understanding of the world through experiences.

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What is assimilation according to Piaget?

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Assimilation occurs when new experiences are incorporated into a child's existing theories.

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What is accommodation in Piaget's theory?

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Accommodation occurs when a child's theories are modified based on new experiences.

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What is equilibrium in Piaget's theory?

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Equilibrium is the balance between assimilation and accommodation.