Jean Piaget's theory explains cognitive development through stages. Central to this progression is the mechanism that drives change.
Piaget's Development Motivation
According to Piaget, the primary motivating force behind cognitive development is Equilibration. This is the process by which individuals strive for a mental balance between their existing understanding (schemas) and new experiences.
Understanding Equilibration
Equilibration involves three key components:
- Assimilation: Incorporating new information into existing schemas.
- Accommodation: Modifying existing schemas or creating new ones to fit new information.
- Equilibration: The dynamic balance between assimilation and accommodation. When new information creates a state of disequilibrium (imbalance), the child is motivated to resolve this imbalance, thus driving development forward.
Core Driving Force
While assimilation and accommodation are the mechanisms of change, equilibration acts as the underlying motivation. The inherent drive to resolve cognitive conflict and achieve a stable understanding propels the learning and developmental process according to Piaget's constructivist view.
Important Questions from Characteristics of Development - Teaching
- Auditory and visual co-ordination system is present in child from _________.
- The latency period (amount of time between an event and later its recall) increases - (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
- Arrange in order of development of motor skills
I. Rolls from side to back
II. Head holding
III. Stands alone
IV. Walks on tip toes
V. Climbs upstairs with help
Codes : Match fine motor skills in List – I with age of development in List – II
List – I List – II I. Zips and unzips large zips A. 4-5 years II. Copies vertical line and circle B. 5-6 years III. Cuts with scissor on line C. 8-10 years IV. Rides a bicycle D. 3-4 years V. Ties shoe laces E. 1-2 years F. 2-3 years - Babies with secure attachment show which of the following behaviours?
