Question 8 guidelines

Question 8 guidelines

1. The neo-Piagetian perspective of Case and Siegler's model of strategy choice, have incorporated ideas from the information processing approach to present alternative explanations to Piaget's view on cognitive development. Explain and evaluate their viewpoints. (15)

   • This question assumes that you are already familiar with Piaget's theory (see Chapter 6). Only if you are, will you be able to appreciate the additions that Case's developmental theory of information processing make to our understanding of cognitive development (Berk, 2013, pp. 282-284). Another developmental approach to information processing is Siegler‟s model of strategy choice (Berk, 2013, pp. 284-286).
     • You are required to firstly discuss Case's neo-Piagetian theory and then secondly Siegler's view of the diversity and changing nature of how children process information. Give attention to the following aspects: What is the main idea of each theory? What stages of development, if any, does the theory propose? Which factors influence cognitive development? End by critically evaluating each theory.