Psychology: Cognitive development

Psychology: Cognitive development

1. Piaget

   • Schema - a unit of knowledge which is used to understand and respond to situations
     • ASSIMILATION - adding to an existing schema, either by applying a schema to a new situation or by adding new information to an existing scheme
       • EXAMPLE - a chef learning a new cooking technique
     • ACCOMODATION - changing a schema or developing a new scheme in order to deal effectively with a new situation
       • EXAMPLE- a pencil grip needs to be modified to hold a paintbrush
     • ADAPTATION - the process by which a child's schemas are developed to fit with their experience of the world