Cognitive Theory Flashcards
What is cognitive theory?
Cognitive theory is a psychological theory that focuses on how people think, perceive, remember, and learn.
Who is considered the father of cognitive theory?
Jean Piaget is considered the father of cognitive theory.
True or False: Cognitive theory emphasizes the importance of internal mental processes.
True
What are the three key components of cognitive theory?
The three key components are schemas, adaptation processes, and stages of development.
Fill in the blank: Cognitive theory states that individuals actively ________ their knowledge through experiences.
construct
What is the term used in cognitive theory to describe the mental frameworks that shape our understanding of the world?
Schemas
According to cognitive theory, what are the two types of adaptation processes?
Assimilation and accommodation
True or False: Cognitive development occurs in distinct stages according to cognitive theory.
True
What is the term used in cognitive theory to describe the changing of existing schemas to incorporate new information?
Accommodation
In cognitive theory, what is the term used to describe the process of fitting new information into existing schemas?
Assimilation
What are the four stages of cognitive development according to Piaget’s theory?
Sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, formal operational
True or False: Cognitive theory suggests that cognitive development is a continuous process.
True
What is the term used in cognitive theory to describe the ability to understand that objects exist even when they cannot be seen?
Object permanence
What is the term used in cognitive theory to describe the ability to mentally manipulate objects and envision their movement?
Mental operations
True or False: Cognitive theory emphasizes the importance of social interactions in cognitive development.
True
What is the term used in cognitive theory to describe the ability to think abstractly and use hypothetical reasoning?
Formal operational stage
What is the term used in cognitive theory to describe the ability to understand the perspective of others?
Theory of mind
True or False: Cognitive theory suggests that cognitive development is influenced by both nature and nurture.
True
What is the term used in cognitive theory to describe the process of using existing knowledge to understand new information?
Schema theory
According to cognitive theory, what is the term used to describe the gradual process of cognitive change?
Equilibration
True or False: Cognitive theory suggests that cognitive processes can be studied through observation and experimentation.
True
What is the term used in cognitive theory to describe the process of organizing information into mental structures?
Cognitive structuring
In cognitive theory, what is the term used to describe the process of mentally representing information?
Mental representation
True or False: Cognitive theory suggests that cognitive development is influenced by cultural factors.
True
