Biographical Info.
What was Jean Piagets first field in science he was interested in?
Zoology/Biology
What university did Jean Piaget go to?
University of Neuchâtel
What was the name of the theory Jean Piaget created connected to human growth and development?
cognitive development theory
What is Schema?
Basic units of knowledge, building blocks for learning
Where was Jean Piaget Born?
Switzerland
What important social science figures did Jean study?
Carl Jung and Eugen Bleuler
When is the first stage: Sensorimotor stage?
Birth-2 years
What was something Jean Piaget was criticized for?
- he underestimated children’s abilities.
- his theory rigid, as not all children fit neatly into his stages.
How many children did Jean have?
Three children: Jacqueline, in 1925, Lucienne, in 1927 and Laurent, in 1930
What did Jean Piaget study in Paris?
Abnormal psychology
What is the Concrete operational stage?
(7-11 years): Logical thinking about concrete objects, understanding of conservation and reversibility.
What was one of his most famous experiments?
Object permanence
What Universtiy was Jean Piaget a professor at?
University of Geneva
What fields were Jean Piaget interested in University?
Psychology and epistemology
What or when is the Formal Operational stage?
(12+ years): Abstract and hypothetical thinking, problem-solving becomes systemic
What is Conservation?
Understanding that quantity doesn’t change with appearance
What did Jean Piaget write his article on?
Mollusks/Albino Sparrows
When did Jean Piaget receive his doctorate in the natural sciences?
In 1918
What or when is the Preoperational stage?
(2-7 years): Use of symbols and language, lack of conservation understanding.
What is Egocentrism?
Difficulty seeing others' perspectives, which is common in early stages