PSYC1003 - Introduction to Psychology Assignment

Assignment Task

Question 1

Based on the behaviours described in the chapter, what stage of Piaget’s cognitive theory of development are Mollie and her friends currently in?

i. Identify and describe the correct stage of Piaget’s theory of cognitive development.

ii. Using a minimum of 2 examples from the chapter, describe how Mollie and her friends are within this stage of development.

Question 2

What did Piaget mean when he discussed assimilation and accommodation?

i. Explain what each term means.

ii. Briefly describe TWO examples of either assimilation or accommodation that Mollie and her friends display. [You can provide two examples of assimilation OR two examples of accommodation OR one of each].

Question 3

Jean Piaget was one of the first researchers to investigate children’s thinking. His research led to many studies investigating the way that children think. One area of social cognition that has generated a lot of research is Theory of Mind because the development of theory of mind is a crucial milestone in human cognitive and social development.

Find a recent original research article (published 2020+) which investigates Theory of Mind in children. Please provide a summary of the article and explain how the theory is relevant to our current understanding of cognitive development in children.

Question 4

Select ONE of the five following articles to review. Summarise the aim of the study and explain in your own words the key findings of the study. How might these findings be applied in an everyday context for someone working with children in this age group who are from diverse cultural backgrounds? (may be from the perspective of a psychologist or other health professional).

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