Mental framework of the world, which we use both to understand and to respond to situations.
What is a schema?
The understanding that an object continues to exist even when it cannot be seen or directly perceived
What is object permanence?
What is "Preoperational" stage?
What stage takes place from 7-11?
What is "concrete operational" stage?
DAILY DOUBLE
Decrease in responsiveness with repeated stimulation. (i.e. a baby is no longer excited by a toy)
What is habituation?
Sensorimotor stage happens at this age.
What is 0-2?
Tendency to perceive the world solely from their own perspective, struggling to understand or consider the viewpoints of others
What is "egocentrism"?
What is "Formal Operational" stage?
Process where a person incorporates new information or experiences into their existing mental framework or schema
What is "Assimilation"?
What is the brain trying to develop at this stage?
What is learning language and how to walk/crawl?
Type of play where children use their imagination to act out scenarios, assign meaning to objects, and create their own worlds
What is pretend play?
The ability to think about ideas that aren't physically present
What is "abstract" thinking/logic?
When no existing schema exists to deal with an object, a new schema must be added.
What is "Accommodation"?
Phase where infants or young children experience distress or fear when encountering unfamiliar people.
What is stranger anxiety?
Children believe that inanimate objects have lifelike qualities and can perform actions.
What is "Animism"?
What is 12 to adult?
Outstretching of arms and legs in response to a loud noise or sudden physical change.
According to Piaget, how do children understand their world at this age?
What is sensation and movement? (touch, taste, etc)
Precise period of time in which an event or experience must occur in order for it to have an effect. (Such as learning language)
What is "critical period"?
Piaget and Kohlberg would agree that you develop this during his last stage.
What is "moral reasoning"?