CFS 202 Lecture 8: Lecture 8-10 Q2
14 Feb 2017
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Genetic epistemology experimental study of the origin of knowledge. What is intelligence: a basic life function that helps an organism adapt to the environment, cognitive equilibrium balance between thought processes and the environment, constructivist approach child constructs knowledge. Gaining knowledge: schemes and processes: schemes: mental patterns (thoughts/action) Organization combine existing schemes into new/complex schemes. Assimilation new information into existing schemes. Accommodation modify existing schemes for new information. Assimilation and accommodation go hand in hand. Invariant developmental sequence: sequencing fixed, individual differences entering/emerging stages. 1st stage the sensorimotor stage (birth to 2 years: coordinate sensory inputs and motor skills, transition from being reflexive to reflective, development to problem solving abilities. Primary circular reactions (1 4 months) Secondary circular reactions (4 8 months: repetitive actions with objects beyond the body. Coordination of secondary reactions (8 12 months) Tertiary circular reactions (12 18 months: active experimentation, trial and error. Symbolic problem solving (18 24 months: inner (mental experimentation.
