PSYCH 202 1st EditionLecture 8Stuff that’s obvious to us that is NOT obvious to little kids:I. When something rolls behind the refrigerator, it still exists.Piaget’s Sensorimotor stage (birth to 2):I. before kids develop “symbolic thought” (ability to think about things they are not actually sensing)II. no concept of object permanenceBut… Baillargeon and colleagues suggest babies know “something’s up” before they can demonstrate knowledge of object permanence. Habituation:I. what are babies interested in, surprised by?Stuff that’s obvious to us that is NOT obvious to little kids (cont.)I. When I close my eyes, it doesn’t get dark for you too.EgocentrismPreoperational Stage:I. Age 2 to approximately 7II. Start to use symbolic thoughtIII. In Piaget’s model, extra effort or practice WON’T result in children “getting” the skill if they’re not at the right stage. IV. Can’t take perspectives yetTheory of Mind:I. understanding about the mind; understanding of beliefs, intentions and desires – and particularly that OTHER people’s minds guide their behaviorsII. Along with Theory of Mind comes an understanding of the concept of false belief (appears between ages 3 and 5 usually)Stuff that’s obvious to us that is NOT obvious to little kids (cont.)These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.I. You wrap presents so recipient won’t know what you bought until he or she opens the packageAbility to distinguish between appearance & reality - appears around the same time as understanding of false belief.Inability to distinguish reality/appearance seems to be universal:I. Occurs in variety of culturesII. Simplifying tasks doesn’t make it go awayIII. Giving kids “training” on the task doesn’t make it go awayAppearance-reality distinction and gender constancy:I. Young children are not aware that you are born one sex and (usually) stay that sex.II. If you wear styles or clothing associated with the other sex, they think you will
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