A Social Learning Explanation for Age-Related Changes in Children's Conceptual Behavior.

Zimmerman, Barry J.

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A Social Learning Explanation for Age-Related Changes in Children's Conceptual Behavior

Zimmerman, Barry J.

Contemporary Educational Psychology, 3, 1, 11-9, Jan 78

As an example, two aspects of children's conservation are explained: decalages and the shift from perceptual to quantitative cues. This approach, relative to structuralist formulation, involves cognitive factors such as prior learning, as well as impinging social experience. It is compatible with Piaget's theory, yet simpler and more flexible. (CP)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Conservation (Concept), Developmental Stages, Early Childhood Education, Learning Theories, Literature Reviews, Sequential Learning, Socialization

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