Middle Childhood Discussion
Before responding to this
question, please read “A trip to the zoo: Children’s words and
photographs” research article. Note the key differences in photographs and
descriptions between the younger and older children. Use this article and your
understanding of cognitive development (especially Piaget, Vygotsky, or
information processing) to respond to the questions.
1. Using the cognitive development
theory of your choice, compare the differences in photographs and descriptions
between children in the youngest group and the older children. Why are their
perceptions of what they saw so different from each other?
2. Propose a follow-up study that
would support your conclusions about the cognitive differences between younger
and older children. Be creative and use the same cognitive development theory
as you did to respond to the first question.
