1. Comparison Between Piaget and Vygotsky
... current schemata being altered to fit new information. "Assimilation" happens when new experiences are integrated into existing schemata. An example of these working together is when a child using the schema "cat" applies it to all four-footed animals. This schema is altered by interactions with animals and people to apply only to small, furry, felines (accommodation). At the same time, new ... lifespan perspective sees development as a process of progression and regression. This is termed "multidirectional", that is, skills can develop in one area as they wane in another. Socio-cultura...
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