WK2 Cognitive development - Piaget Influences in development

Question 1

Piaget’s Perspective

Answer 1

Piaget (1954) noted that what’s simple for adults may not be as simple for a child.
Cognitive development is a complete transformation in thinking from birth to maturity.

Question 2

What are the Four Factors Influencing Cognitive Development

Answer 2

Biological maturation, activity, social experiences and equilibrium

Question 3

What does Piaget mean by biological maturation

Answer 3

• Genetically programmed changes.
• Caregivers ensure health; changes unfold naturally.

Question 4

What does Piaget mean by activity?

Answer 4

• Individuals learn from interacting with the environment.
• Physical growth enables learning through actions.

Question 5

What does Piaget mean by social experience?

Answer 5

• Individuals learn from others
• Knowledge is aquired via social interactions

Question 6

What does Piaget mean by Equilibrium

Answer 6

It was his concept on there needing to be a balance in cognitive processes

Question 7

Social learning

Answer 7

Knowledge comes from others. Without social transmission, rediscovering everything would be necessary.

Question 8

Interplay of Factors

Answer 8

Maturation, activity, and social learning work together in shaping cognitive development.