HDFS 225 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Metacognition, Problem Solving, Parenting Styles
17 Oct 2018
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A capacity for abstract thought (around 11 years old) A more flexible way to manipulate information. Developing a hypothesis and an experiment to test it. Piaget attributed acquiring this new skill to: Many late adolescents and adults (around one-third) are incapable of abstract thought. Fails to capture the role or context of the situation. The theory does not fully consider the role metacognition. Carol gilligan criticized kohlberg"s description of moral development because he focuses on values more important to males than females. Self-motivation (e. g. , learning for the sake of learning) Parenting styles: authoritative style = higher grades. Girls do better on verbal tasks that involve writing and language usage; boys do better in activities that involve visual and spatial functions helpful in math and science. Vocational counseling - important for finding a path that fits best. Vocational training programs - need to be comprehensive & relevant to needs of the community. An important aspect of search for identity.
