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This 8 page paper considers the process of cognitive development. Starting with a table that outlines the development of the cognitive processes such as memory and the use of language. The writer then considers how a child's perception differs from that of an adult and the institutional influences on that development of perception. The writer also demonstrates practical applications of the theories. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
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table we can divide the developmental stages into four. Here we will use the stages that Jean Piaget (1990, 1972). It is worth noting that the stages in adolescence
and adulthood in the last stage outline the idea of formal thinking, However, only 35% of adults in industrialised countries are seen as attaining formalised thinking (Dewey, 1997).
Infancy Toddler and Early Childhood Elementary and early adolescence Adolescence and adulthood Reliance on motor activity * Physical sensations (learning) *1 Use
of disjointed language *2 Object permanence (memory) *3 * Perceptions dominate judgements * Use of symbols * Conversation more
coherent and short sentences used * Non-logical/non-reversible thinking * Egocentric thinking * *4 *5 Conversation develops in terms of; number,
length, liquid, mass, weight, area, volume * * * * * * * Susceptibility to peer pressure and desire
to belong * Ability to multi-task * * Symbol manipulation * * Operational thinking, with reversible mental actions * *
Logical Use of symbols * Formal logic *6 Development of abstract concepts * Increased awareness of externalities *
Question 2 It is thought that a childs perception of the world is different form that of an
adult. There appears to be some empirical evidence to back this up. If we look at social cognitive theory we can demonstrate the theory Bandura by the experiments he undertook.
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