Psychology 2040A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Object Permanence, Animism, Intersubjectivity
14 Oct 2021
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Children want to make sense of their experiences; construct their understanding of. Assimilation occurs when new experiences are readily incorporated into a child"s the world existing theories. Accommodation occurs, when a child"s theories are modified based on experience. Involve ideas and actions that can be accommodated and assimilated. Assimilation and accommodation are usually in balance, or equilibrium; periodically the balance is upset and a state of disequilibrium results. When disequilibrium occurs, children reorganize their theories to return to a state of equilibrium, a process that is called equilibration. Cognitive development drive by equilibration results in the formation of mental structures called schemas. Are not static; are active approx 2,7, and 11 years of age. These revolutionary changes in thought occur three times over the life span, at. Sensorimotor stage - birth to age 2, encompassing infancy. Preoperational stage - 2 to 6, encompassing preschool and early elementary. Concrete operational stage - 7-11, encompassing middle and late elementary.
