Answer to Question #349757 in Psychology for Ricky

Question

Theories of cognitive development

1) Piaget’s formal operational stage begins at around age 11 or 12 and continues throughout adulthood. Does this suggest that once one reaches this level of cognitive development that they plateau? Or, are there different levels of formal operations?

2) According to which theory is group-work encouraged? Why does this scientist see it as important?

3) Sternberg proposed the triarchic theory of human intelligence. Which intelligence does he consider to be the most important? Why do you say so?

4) Discuss the relationship between Bronfenbrenner’s ecological theory and the factors that influence intelligence.