University Of Phoenix Material: Cognitive Theory Table
University of Phoenix Material
Cognitive Theory Table
Complete the following table by identifying three major cognitive theorists and theories. Name each theorist and the theorist’s associated theory. Then provide a description of the theory, including associated approaches and techniques. Include a peer-reviewed reference that supports the theory.
Major cognitive theorist
(Theorist name)
Theory associated with the theorist
(Theory title)
Description of the theory, including associated approaches and techniques
Peer-reviewed reference
(APA style)
Jean Piaget
Piaget 's Theory
Cognitive dDevelopment
Described and explained the changes in logical thinking of children and adolescents. Piaget proposed that children proceed through four stages …show more content…
they learn through assimilation and accommodation, and complex cognitive development occurs through equilibration
3. the interaction with physical and social environments is key for cognitive development
4. development occurs in stages
(McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2003).
Vygotsky 's Theory
Lev Vygotsky 's Cultural-historical theory
Focused on the role of culture and social interactions. Vygotsky maintained that speech is a major psychological tool in the child 's development of thinking. As children age and develop, their basic speech becomes more complex.
Vygotksy 's theory is guided by six major assumptions:
1. Children develop through informal and formal conversations with adults.
2. The first few years of life are critical for development, as this is where thought and language become increasingly independent.
3. Complex mental activities begin as basic social activities
4. children can perform more difficult tasks with the help of a more advanced individual.
5. Tasks that are challenging promote cognitive. development growth
6. play is important and allows children to stretch themselves cognitively.
These assumptions are also covered in more detail in another lesson.
(McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2003).
Freud
Theory of Developmental …show more content…
The Genital Stage: From Puberty On
In this final stage of psychosexual development, Freud theorised that the onset of puberty represented the reawakening of sexual urges. At this more mature age, however, adolescents focus not only on their genitals, but also on developing sexual relationships with members of the opposite sex and on seeking sexual satisfaction.
Smooth Transitions
While Freud theorised that children who smoothly transition through the stages grow to be calm, well centred adults, he felt that an unsuccessful completion meant that a child would become fixated on that particular phase and either over or under-indulge throughout adulthood. Believers of Freud 's theories on child development, then, must surely make every effort to help their children through each of the stages, allowing each child to experience their feelings without guilt or excessive pressure to conform to preconceived ideas
(Grace, 2013).
Cognitive Theory Table
Complete the following table by identifying three major cognitive theorists and theories. Name each theorist and the theorist’s associated theory. Then provide a description of the theory, including associated approaches and techniques. Include a peer-reviewed reference that supports the theory.
Major cognitive theorist
(Theorist name)
Theory associated with the theorist
(Theory title)
Description of the theory, including associated approaches and techniques
Peer-reviewed reference
(APA style)
Jean Piaget
Piaget 's Theory
Cognitive dDevelopment
Described and explained the changes in logical thinking of children and adolescents. Piaget proposed that children proceed through four stages …show more content…
they learn through assimilation and accommodation, and complex cognitive development occurs through equilibration
3. the interaction with physical and social environments is key for cognitive development
4. development occurs in stages
(McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2003).
Vygotsky 's Theory
Lev Vygotsky 's Cultural-historical theory
Focused on the role of culture and social interactions. Vygotsky maintained that speech is a major psychological tool in the child 's development of thinking. As children age and develop, their basic speech becomes more complex.
Vygotksy 's theory is guided by six major assumptions:
1. Children develop through informal and formal conversations with adults.
2. The first few years of life are critical for development, as this is where thought and language become increasingly independent.
3. Complex mental activities begin as basic social activities
4. children can perform more difficult tasks with the help of a more advanced individual.
5. Tasks that are challenging promote cognitive. development growth
6. play is important and allows children to stretch themselves cognitively.
These assumptions are also covered in more detail in another lesson.
(McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2003).
Freud
Theory of Developmental …show more content…
The Genital Stage: From Puberty On
In this final stage of psychosexual development, Freud theorised that the onset of puberty represented the reawakening of sexual urges. At this more mature age, however, adolescents focus not only on their genitals, but also on developing sexual relationships with members of the opposite sex and on seeking sexual satisfaction.
Smooth Transitions
While Freud theorised that children who smoothly transition through the stages grow to be calm, well centred adults, he felt that an unsuccessful completion meant that a child would become fixated on that particular phase and either over or under-indulge throughout adulthood. Believers of Freud 's theories on child development, then, must surely make every effort to help their children through each of the stages, allowing each child to experience their feelings without guilt or excessive pressure to conform to preconceived ideas
(Grace, 2013).