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Schemas and adaptation

Schemas and adaptation

Piaget argued that children actively construct knowledge rather than simply absorbing information. A schema is an organised package of knowledge about a person, object or situation that guides expectations, attention and memory.

1.1.2 Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /Psychology
  3. /1.1.2 Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development

Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel GCSE Psychology 1.1.2 Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the more concrete compulsory topics like memory and development before tackling evaluation-heavy optional topics and research methods.

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