PSY 2012 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Lev Vygotsky, Cognitive Development, Fluid And Crystallized Intelligence
Document Summary
Revisionist views of adolescent and adult cognition: characteristic of adolescent thinking is egocentrism. Involves the belief that: others are as preoccupied with the adolescent as he or she is, one is unique, one is invincible. Recognizing that thinking is influenced by emotion. Cognition in middle adulthood: crystallized intelligence. Indiviual"s accumulated information and verbal skills: fluid intelligence, ability to reason abstractly. Cognition in late adulthood: number of dimensions of intelligence decline in late adulthood, some are maintained or may even increase, such as wisdom. Authoritative parenting: encourages the child to be independent but still places limits and controls on behavior. Neglectful parenting: distinguished by a lack of parental involvement in the child"s life. Permissive parenting: places few limits on the child"s behavior. Erikson"s stage of personality development: adulthood of the crisis of that period. 0-1 years: basic trust vs. mistrust. 40- 65 years: generativity vs. stagnation.
