Jean Piaget Life and Theory of Cognitive Development

Jean Piaget Life and Theory of Cognitive Development History and Biographies Print Jean Piaget Biography (1896-1980) By Kendra Cherry facebook twitter Kendra Cherry, MS, is an author, educational consultant, and speaker focused on helping students learn about psychology. Learn about our editorial policy Kendra Cherry Updated on November 27, 2019 Stages of Cognitive Development Piaget's Theory Sensorimotor Stage Preoperational Stage Concrete Operational Stage Formal Operational Stage Support and Criticism Verhoeff, Bert / Anefo / National Archief / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 In This Article Table of Contents Expand Early Life Interests Roots of Knowledge Contributions Influence on Psychology Biographies Selected Publications In His Own Words View All Jean Piaget was a Swiss psychologist and genetic epistemologist. He is most famously known for his theory of cognitive development that looked at how children develop intellectually throughout the course of childhood. Prior to Piagets theory, children were often thought of simply as mini-adults. Instead, Piaget suggested that the way children think is fundamentally different from the way that adults think. His theory had a tremendous influence on the emergence of developmental psychology as a distinctive subfield within psychology and contributed greatly to the field of education. He is also credited as a pioneer of the constructivist theory, which suggests that people actively construct their knowledge of the world based on the interactions between their ideas and their experiences. Piaget was ranked as the second most influential psychologist of the twentieth century in one 2002 survey.?? Best Known For Theory of cognitive developmentGenetic epistemology Early Life Jean Piaget was born in Switzerland on August 9, 1896, and began showing an interest in the natural sciences at a very early age. By age 11, he had already started his career as a researcher by writing a short paper on an albino sparrow. He continued to study the natural sciences and received his Ph.D. in Zoology from University of Neuchâtel in 1918.?? Interest In Intellectual Development Piaget later developed an interest in psychoanalysis and spent a year working at a boys institution created by Alfred Binet. Binet is known as the developer of the worlds first intelligence test and Piaget took part in scoring these assessments.?? While his early career consisted of work in the natural sciences, it was during the 1920s that he began to move toward work as a psychologist. He married Valentine Châtenay in 1923 and the couple went on to have three children. It was Piagets observations of his own children that served as the basis for many of his later theories.?? Discovering the Roots of Knowledge Piaget identified himself as a genetic epistemologist. What the genetic epistemology proposes is discovering the roots of the different varieties of knowledge, since its elementary forms, following to the next levels, including also the scientific knowledge, he explained in his book Genetic Epistemology.?? Epistemology is a branch of philosophy that is concerned with the origin, nature, extent, and limits of human knowledge. Piaget was interested not only in the nature of thought but in how it develops and understanding how genetics impact this process. His early work with Binets intelligence tests had led him to conclude that children think differently than adults. While this is a widely accepted notion today, it was considered revolutionary at the time. It was this observation that inspired his interest in understanding how knowledge grows throughout childhood. He suggested that children sort the knowledge they acquire through their experiences and interactions into groupings known as schemas.?? When new information is acquired, it can either be assimilated into existing schemas or accommodated through revising an existing schema or creating an entirely new category of information. Today, he is best known for his research on childrens cognitive development. Piaget studied the intellectual development of his own three children and created a theory that described the stages that children pass through in the development of intelligence and formal thought processes. The theory identifies four stages:?? (1) The sensorimotor stage: The first stage of development lasts from birth to approximately age two. At this point in development, children know the world primarily through their senses and motor movements. (2) The preoperational stage: The second stage of development lasts from the ages of two to seven and is characterized by the development of language and the emergence of symbolic play. (3) The concrete operational stage: The third stage of cognitive development lasts from the ages of seven to approximately age 11. At this point, logical thought emerges but children still struggle with abstract and theoretical thinking. (4) The formal operation stage: In the fourth and final stage of cognitive development, lasting from age 12 and into adulthood, children become much more adept and abstract thought and deductive reasoning. Piagets Contributions to Psychology Piaget provided support for the idea that children think differently than adults and his research identified several important milestones in the mental development of children. His work also generated interest in cognitive and developmental psychology. Piagets theories are widely studied today by students of both psychology and education. Piaget held many chair positions throughout his career and conducted research in psychology and genetics. He created the International Center for Genetic Epistemology in 1955 and served as director until his death on September 16, 1980.?? Influence on Psychology Piagets theories continue to be studied in the areas of psychology, sociology, education, and genetics. His work contributed to our understanding of the cognitive development of children. While earlier researchers had often viewed children simply as smaller version of adults, Piaget helped demonstrate that childhood is a unique and important period of human development. His work also influenced other notable psychologists including Howard Gardner and Robert Sternberg. In their 2005 text The Science of False Memory, Brainerd and Reyna wrote of Piagets influence: In the course of a long and hugely prolific career, he contributed important scholarly work to fields as diverse as the philosophy of science, linguistics, education, sociology, and evolutionary biology. Above all, however, he was the developmental psychologist of the 20th century. For two decades, from the early 1960s to the early 1980s, Piagetian theory and Piagets research findings dominated developmental psychology worldwide, much as Freuds ideas had dominated abnormal psychology a generation before. Almost single-handedly, he shifted the focus of developmental research away from its traditional concerns with social and emotional development and toward cognitive development.?? Biographies If you want to learn more about Piaget, consider some of these biographies of his life. Bringuier, J.C. (1980). Conversations with Jean Piaget. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.Evans, R. (1973). Jean Piaget, the Man and His Ideas. New York: Dutton.Piaget, J. (1952). Autobiography. In E. Boring (ed). History of psychology in autobiography. Vol. 4. Worcester, MA: Clark University Press. Selected Publications For further exploration of his ideas, consider reading some of the source texts. The following are some of Piagets best-known works. Piaget, J. (1936) Origins of intelligence in the child. London: Routledge Kegan Paul.Piaget, J. (1945) Play, dreams and imitation in childhood. London: Heinemann.Piaget, J. (1970) Main trends in psychology. London: George Allen Unwin.Piaget, J. (1970). Genetic epistemology. New York: W.W. Norton Company.Piaget, J. (1973). Memory and intelligence. New York: BasicBooks.?? In His Own Words The principle goal of education in the schools should be creating men and women who are capable of doing new things, not simply repeating what other generations have done.??

Who Invented the Steam Engine

The discovery that steam could be harnessed and made to work is not credited to James Watt (1736–1819) since steam engines used to pump water out of mines in England existed when Watt was born. We do not know exactly who made that discovery, but we do know that the ancient Greeks had crude steam engines. Watt, however, is credited with inventing the first practical engine. And so the history of the modern steam engine often begins with him. James Watt We can imagine a young  Watt sitting by the fireplace in his mothers cottage and intently watching the steam rising from the boiling tea kettle, the beginning of a lifelong fascination with steam. In 1763, when he was twenty-eight and working as a mathematical-instrument maker at the University of Glasgow, a model of Thomas Newcomens (1663–1729) steam pumping engine was brought into his shop for repairs. Watt had always been interested in mechanical and scientific instruments, particularly those which dealt with steam. The Newcomen engine must have thrilled him. Watt set up the model and watched it in operation. He noted how the alternate heating and cooling of its cylinder wasted power. He concluded, after weeks of experimenting, that in order to make the engine practical, the cylinder had to be kept as hot as the steam which entered it. Yet in order to condense steam, there had some cooling taking place. That was a challenge the inventor faced. The Invention of the Separate Condenser Watt came up with the idea of the separate condenser. In his journal, the inventor wrote that the idea came to him on a Sunday afternoon in 1765 as he walked across the Glasgow Green. If the steam was condensed in a separate vessel from the cylinder, it would be quite possible to keep the condensing vessel cool and the cylinder hot at the same time. The next morning, Watt built a prototype and found that it worked. He added other improvements and built his now-famous steam engine. Partnership with Matthew Boulton After one or two disastrous business experiences, James Watt associated himself with Matthew Boulton, a venture capitalist, and owner of the Soho Engineering Works. The firm of Boulton and Watt became famous and Watt lived until August 19, 1819, long enough to see his steam engine become the greatest single factor in the upcoming new industrial era. Rivals Boulton and  Watt, however, though they were pioneers, were not the only ones working on the development of the steam engine. They had rivals. One was Richard Trevithick (1771–1833) in England, who successfully tested a steam locomotive engine. Another was Oliver Evans (1775–1819) of Philadelphia, inventor of the first stationary high-pressure steam engine. Their independent inventions of high-pressure engines were in contrast to Watts steam engine, in which the steam entered the cylinder at only slightly more than atmospheric pressure. Watt clung tenaciously to the low-pressure theory of engines all of his life. Boulton and Watt, worried by Richard Trevithicks experiments in high-pressure engines, tried to have the British Parliament passed an act forbidding high pressure on the grounds that the public would be endangered by high-pressure engines exploding. Ironically, Watts tenacious attachment to his 1769 patent, which did delay the full development of high-pressure technology, inspired Trevithicks innovative technology to work around the patent and thus hasten his eventual success. Sources Selgin, George, and John L. Turner. Strong Steam, Weak Patents, or the Myth of Watts Innovation-Blocking Monopoly, Exploded. The Journal of Law Economics 54.4 (2011): 841-61. Print.Spear, Brian. James Watt: The Steam Engine and the Commercialization of Patents. World Patent Information 30.1 (2008): 53-58. Print.

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Lawsuit of Mattel Inc. Products Liability

Description of the Company and the Product Safety Issue That Led To the Lawsuit Business organizations may fall prey to diverse lawsuits. In such instances, the fate of the company depends on its capacity to handle the lawsuit. This paper analyzes the legal issues around the renowned Mattel Inc. The foundation of the company dates back to 1945 (McDougall Popat, 2010).Advertising We will write a custom research paper sample on Lawsuit of Mattel Inc. Products Liability specifically for you for only $16.05 $11/page Learn More The products history of the company depicts remarkable evolution. For instance, it is notable that the company began by operating on the wood products. Some of the prominent wood and creative musical toys during the 1950’s were from this company. The development of the â€Å"barbie† toy in the late 1950 enabled the company to establish a powerful brand. Observably, this was evident within the household level. The company portrayed an eminent application of strategic advertisement and product promotion initiatives. These led to the development of high level of product awareness. The use of the media in the promotion initiatives became notable. Presently, the company enjoys a relatively wide range of products. Indicatively, these are specifically toys. The company remains publicly traded, with an evident trading of the stock within the â€Å"New York Stock Exchange,† NYSE (Twomey, Jennings, Fox Anderson, 2011). The headquarters of Mattel Inc. is at the Hawthorne, California. Notably, the company enjoys a wider market reach. It is evident that the company has a remarkable global market presence. Mattel Inc. recently faced a powerful lawsuit. This severe lawsuit emanated from the discovery of unhealthy quantities of the dangerous lead paint. These were discovered in the products of Mattel Inc. These include the products that already occupied store shelves (McDougall Popat, 2010). The important discovery took place in the period between 2006 and 20007. The high level of lead in these products posed great health dangers to the user groups. Particularly, this relates to the children who heavily rely on the use of toy products. The Legal Theories Used By the Plaintiff to Recover In This Lawsuit The important discovery had potential legal impacts on the operations and product image of Mattel Inc. The â€Å"Consumer Product Safety Commission† (CPSC) engaged in serious legal tussle with the company. As indicated by the CPSC, approximately 100 different items became important. Consequently, all of them became involved in the process of this lawsuit. Indicatively, these selected items had important representations.Advertising Looking for research paper on business economics? Let's see if we can help you! Get your first paper with 15% OFF Learn More In fact, it is evident that they represented many millions of the individual pieces. The legal process enabled Mattel to provide a massive recall of most of its products. These recall processes embodied some of the very popular brands. The U.S CPSC managed to fine the company, Mattel Inc., approximately $2.3 million (Twomey, Jennings, Fox Anderson, 2011). The fine emanated from a clear legal basis. Generally, the charge was because Mattel’s deviant practices. It is because Mattel engaged in importation of toys that undermined federal regulations that ban the presence of lead paint within specific consumer products. Notable resolutions emerged from this important lawsuit. For instance, Mattel Inc. had to a significant fine to the tune of $2.3 million. These were definitely due to the violations on the quantities of lead in these toys. Another resolution was to make the company to recall a significant percentage of its goods ready in the market. In pressing for these critical charges, the CPSC emphasized and reiterated the importance of the violation of the renowned 1978 statute. Accor dingly, the 1978 federal regulations prohibited the all toys from harboring an exceeding composition of.06 percent lead. The revealing experiments indicated the massive presence of the in the paint or surface coatings. There are many forms of malignant cancer associated to constant exposure to carcinogenic material. Lead is one of the most stable heavy metals. Organizations must also trade on sustainable systems and products. It is not ethically correct for renowned corporations to spread goods that might have destructive side effects. This is because the organizations are bound to make significant profits from such important sales. Lastly, the heavy metals such as lead found within the toys materials have diverse environmental degradation impacts. By initiating or launching a product, the organization must respect the pertinent customer welfare and protection.Advertising We will write a custom research paper sample on Lawsuit of Mattel Inc. Products Liability specifically for you for only $16.05 $11/page Learn More My other reason for agreeing with this initiative is that the corporation debased the â€Å"Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act by importing† (McDougall Popat, 2010). These include some of the important highlights on the significance of consideration of high product quality and increased care provision of customer care. Changes in the Company to Ensure Greater Safety of This Product or Its Products Mattel Inc. presently employs diverse robust strategies towards observation of high quality of products. Various top officials of the corporation appear in the media emphasizing on the company’s focus on â€Å"rigorous standards† (Twomey, Jennings, Fox Anderson, 2011). The company practices management systems. In this process, it enhances the level of performance of various quality assurance and control units. These increase the level of awareness and compliance to safety standards by all workers. Other than these, production processes rely on quality and monitoring systems. These have positive implications on the level of performance and output within various departments. The company recognizes the need for persistent customer engagement. Particularly, these relate to the level of safety of the various products (McDougall Popat, 2010). The customers must provide adequate feedback on their perceptions and convictions on the level of quality performance and safety of the various company products. These are vital in the engagement or improvement initiatives and processes within the organization. The company also increasingly relies on critical control standards from external regulatory agencies. There is an increased need to comply with external policies and guidelines within the regulatory environment. The initiation of the extensive recalls was critical. This relates to the products that proved to contain toxic lead material. The fundamental aim of the recall process was to assist in the development and manufacture of safer products. The company initiated all of these processes within its potential market zones. The aim was to rebuild its broken identity. Furthermore, the company also sought to gain fresh confidence on its customers. The organization’s hazard analysis is vital (McDougall Popat, 2010). This is because the adopted approach enables a system that encourages product safety.Advertising Looking for research paper on business economics? Let's see if we can help you! Get your first paper with 15% OFF Learn More Apart from this, it also enhances the level of product conformity to legal and market standards. The evaluation and monitoring of product safety and manufacturing procedures are critical. These are some of the critical processes adopted by the organization to increase the level of the quality of some of its major products within the marketplace. Discussion of the Regulatory Agency That Oversees the Particular Industry the Company Is In The United States CPSC has the fundamental role of safeguarding the public from unwarranted risks. These may include the potential risks of harm and death that may emanate from diverse consumer products. However, this applies specifically to goods that fall under the authority of this organization. The agency has a sincere dedication to guard all consumers from potentially harmful products. Toys include some of the products that the CPSC has close interests (Ferrell, Fraedrich Ferrell, 2011). The regulatory agency uses various mechanisms in the ident ification and initiation of awareness about specific product dangers. The use of legal process is one of the most critical approaches applicable by the CPSC. This is mostly achievable through the engagement and active collaboration with the legal system within the U.S. The agency maintains a list of the recalled toys from the general American society. It is upon the parents to review the updated list regularly. This process helps in the elimination of harmful or dangerous toys. Recommendations to the Company about Avoiding Future Lawsuits Stringent observation of quality standards is important in the elimination of lawsuits in the future. The company also needs to consider both the internal and external regulatory environments. Quality control is a strategic management tool that is applicable in the elimination of low quality products. Apart from these, the organization must consider engaging the services of qualified and experienced personnel. Lastly, Mattel Inc. must also consider the integration of continuous process evaluation systems. Such initiatives help to minimize manufacturing errors that may compromise product quality. References Ferrell, O. C., Fraedrich, J. Ferrell, L. (2011). Business ethics: Ethical decision making and cases. Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning. McDougall, A. Popat, P. (2010). International product law manual. Alphen aan den Rijn: Kluwer Law International. Twomey, D. P., Jennings, M., Fox, I. Anderson, R. A. (2011). Anderson’s business law and the legal environment. Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning. This research paper on Lawsuit of Mattel Inc. Products Liability was written and submitted by user Ka1ley to help you with your own studies. You are free to use it for research and reference purposes in order to write your own paper; however, you must cite it accordingly. You can donate your paper here.

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