Review:
Piaget's Theory Of Cognitive Development
overall review score: 4.5
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Piaget's theory of cognitive development is a comprehensive framework that explains how individuals acquire and construct knowledge as they grow and mature.
Key Features
- Sensorimotor Stage
- Preoperational Stage
- Concrete Operational Stage
- Formal Operational Stage
- Assimilation
- Accommodation
Pros
- Provides a detailed understanding of how cognition develops in individuals
- Emphasizes the active role of the learner in constructing their own knowledge
Cons
- Critics argue that Piaget may have underestimated children's cognitive abilities at younger ages
- Some stages may not apply universally to all individuals or cultures