2F - Theory of Jean Piaget Flashcards
What impact did Jean Piaget’s work have on the study of cognitive development?
Piaget’s work stimulated significant interest in cognitive development, leading to thousands of research studies that expanded on his original theories.
How has Piaget’s idea of developmental readiness influenced education?
Piaget’s concept that children learn best when they are developmentally ready has helped shape educational programs to match teaching methods with children’s cognitive abilities.
What did later studies reveal about children’s cognitive abilities compared to Piaget’s theories?
Later studies showed children can achieve cognitive abilities at a younger age than Piaget’s original theory.
What issue was identified with Piaget’s assumptions about children’s language abilities?
Piaget sometimes assumed children’s incorrect answers were due to faulty thinking, but they may have misunderstood instructions or couldn’t explain their thoughts.
What is a criticism regarding the sample size in Piaget’s research?
Piaget often used a small number of participants, including his own children, which is not representative of the global population of children.
