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- 1. Piaget - Known for his theory of cognitive development, which outlines stages of intellectual development in children.
- 3. Operational Stage - The fourth stage in Piaget's theory, characterized by abstract and hypothetical thinking.
- 4. Psychology - The scientific study of how and why human beings change over the course of their life.
- 6. of Proximal Development - The range of tasks that a child can perform with the help and guidance of others but cannot yet do alone.
- 9. - The process of adjusting existing schemas or creating new ones in order to understand and incorporate new information.
- 10. Period - A specific period in development when an organism is particularly sensitive to certain stimuli or experiences.
- 12. - The process of incorporating new information into existing schemas.
- 14. Stages of Cognitive Development - Piaget proposed that children progress through four stages of cognitive development, from the sensorimotor stage to the formal operational stage.
- 16. vs. Nurture - The debate concerning the relative importance of an individual's innate qualities ("nature") versus personal experiences and the environment ("nurture") in determining behavior and development.
- 17. Erikson - Proposed the theory of psychosocial development, which outlines stages of psychological and social development throughout the lifespan.
- 19. Theory - Emphasizes the role of social interaction and cultural context in cognitive development.
- 21. Figures:
- 22. Stage - The first stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, characterized by learning through sensory experiences and motor actions.
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- 2. - The inability to take another person's perspective or point of view.
- 5. Sociocultural Theory - Vygotsky emphasized the importance of social interaction and cultural context in cognitive development, introducing concepts like the Zone of Proximal Development.
- 7. Development - The development of thinking, problem-solving, and memory abilities.
- 8. - Mental frameworks or blueprints that guide our thinking about the world.
- 10. Operational Stage - The third stage in Piaget's theory, characterized by logical thinking and understanding of conservation.
- 11. Vygotsky - Developed the sociocultural theory, emphasizing the role of social interaction and culture in cognitive development.
- 13. vs. Role Confusion - The fifth stage in Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, which occurs during adolescence and focuses on developing a sense of self.
- 15. Psychosocial Stages - Erikson's theory outlines eight stages of psychosocial development, from infancy to late adulthood, each associated with a unique psychological conflict.
- 18. Research Theories:
- 20. - A strong emotional bond or connection that develops between an infant and caregiver, providing the infant with a sense of security and comfort.