Development and Learning
According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, how do children primarily develop their understanding of the world?
In Piaget's theory, what is the difference between assimilation and accommodation?
A child sees a zebra for the first time and calls it a 'horse' because it has four legs. According to Piaget, this is an example of which process? Later, after being corrected, the child understands that a zebra is different from a horse. What is this an example of?
What is a schema, according to Piaget?
According to Piaget, what role do schemas play in cognitive development?
A student has a schema that all birds can fly. They then learn about penguins, which are birds that cannot fly. How might this existing schema both help and hinder the student's learning?
During which of Piaget's stages of cognitive development do children primarily learn through their senses and motor actions?
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What is the primary way infants learn about the world during the sensorimotor stage?
A 10-month-old baby is playing with a toy. Their mother hides the toy under a blanket, and the baby does not search for it. According to Piaget, what does this behavior indicate?
What is object permanence?