Cognitivism (AQA A-Level English Language): Flashcards

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Cognitivism
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Theorist who developed cognitivism

Jean Piaget

Cognitivism's core idea: language follows...

Thought (understanding before expression)

Sensorimotor stage age range

0-2 years

Object permanence meaning

Objects exist even when not seen

Pre-operational stage age range

2-7 years

Pre-operational stage: typical speech type

Egocentric speech (speaking from own perspective)

Formal operational stage age

11+ years

Formal operational stage: key new ability

Abstract thinking

Can't use 'bigger'/'smaller' until understand...

Size concept

Major limitation: cognitivism ignores...

Social interaction role

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