Piaget's belief

Definition

Piaget's belief refers to the idea proposed by Jean Piaget that in cognitive development, assimilation (interpreting new information based on existing schemas) occurs before accommodation (modifying existing schemas to incorporate new information).

Related terms

Schema: A mental framework or concept that helps organize and interpret information.

Equilibration: The process by which individuals balance assimilation and accommodation to achieve cognitive equilibrium.

Cognitive Development: The growth and change of intellectual abilities, including thinking, problem-solving, and memory, over the lifespan.