Schema
A set of linked mental representations of the world, which we use both to understand and to respond to situations
Schema
At the end of this stage (0-2), what should children be able to do?
Object permanence.
What kind of thinking begins in this stage?
Symbolical
What starts to take place in 7-11?
Logical thinking
What starts to take place in this stage?
Abstract thinking
Hypothetical thinking
When do you start to develop a schema?
Infants have a small amount of schema and develop more as they get older.
Explain object permanence
Realizing an object still exists even if it is hidden
What do children think about inanimate objects? (and the name)
Animism - alive/have feelings
How do you know someone has moved on to concrete operational?
They understand conservation
What age group are children in this age?
12 years onwards
(12-15 years)
Using an existing schema to deal with an object or situation
Assimilation
How does a child engage with their world in this stage?
True or false
They are strong with seeing from others point of view.
False
Draw an example of a conservation task
What task would be used to test people in this age group?
Pendulum task
When no existing schema exists to deal with an object, a new schema must be added or changed to handle the new situation.
Accommodation
Name of children in the first stage.
Sensorimotor
How old are children usually in preoperational?
2-7 years old
What can 7-11 not process?
Abstract thoughts/hypothetical thinking
What three factors do people consider when doing the pendulum task?
- Length of the string
- Heaviness of the weight
- Strength of the push
What happens before you need to accomodate?
Face disequilibrium
What has not been developed at the end of this stage?
Conservation