PSY312H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Neuroconstructivism, Saint Tecwyn, Connectionism
22 Sep 2015
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Extent to which modes of reasoning, structure of knowledge, and mechanisms for acquiring knowledge differ across distinct content areas. All domains (e. g. , perception, language, theory of mind, reasoning) develop as a result of universal cognitive growth. Each knowledge base has its own system for learning and cognition. Cognitive development can only be understood in the context of culture and interactions with others. Importance of inner speech" e. g. for problem solving. Difference between what a child can do alone and what they can do with the assistance of others. Analogy of human mind as a computer. Babies fail at this task because they have limitations of basic cognitive processes: memory, attention, planning. 8-10-month-olds have trouble remembering a new location, or inhibiting another search that has been successful before. Babies older than 12 months, succeed at the task because they have more computational resources. How does change occur: a microgenetic study of. Acquisition of cognitive processes accounted for by evolutionary processes.
