Jean Piaget, one of the most influential theorists in developmental psychology, assumed that formal thought, characterized by the development of an individual’s logical capacities, was the last stage of adult thinkin...Jean Piaget, one of the most influential theorists in developmental psychology, assumed that formal thought, characterized by the development of an individual’s logical capacities, was the last stage of adult thinking. In this article, we review how the brain evolved, describing its main structures, and examining each cerebral hemisphere’s specific functions. Evidence is also provided for the production of new neurons and new connections between them, forcing a revision of old theories about the decline of intellectual functions in the elderly. We then consider Jones’ theories X and Y, and the different definitions of intelligence (fluid vs. crystallized, and qualitative vs. quantitative), and how these perspectives have influenced the way we see intelligence. Evidence supporting the addition of another stage, named post-formal thought, is examined in the context of gerontagogy. Dialectical thought characterizes this stage, and developing wisdom is its main goal. We examine the two basic principles of dialectical thought, namely the principle of contradiction and the principle of relativity of everything. It is suggested that the learning of wisdom should be the focus of future university programs to educate the elderly.展开更多
This study aims to discuss the possibility of becoming conscious of certain aspects of one’s own existence through creative activity.The discussion involves Piagetian constructivism and Steiner’s ideas about human d...This study aims to discuss the possibility of becoming conscious of certain aspects of one’s own existence through creative activity.The discussion involves Piagetian constructivism and Steiner’s ideas about human development and is justified by the contribution of creative activity to the development of autonomy,according to Piaget,and to the development of an ethical individuality,according to Steiner.The participation of adults in sessions of creative process,as well as the questions posed after this activity,asking for the relationships between what they created and their life,is evidence of practices favourable to increasing the grasping of consciousness of self and of the process of developing an ethical individuality.展开更多
本研究旨在将"儿童认知发展水平诊断工具"(Inventory of Piaget’s Developmental Task,IPDT)中的守恒与关系领域分测验改编成动态测验,并应用于不同程度学业成绩儿童当中以探查其认知发展的潜在水平。在实验研究基础上结合...本研究旨在将"儿童认知发展水平诊断工具"(Inventory of Piaget’s Developmental Task,IPDT)中的守恒与关系领域分测验改编成动态测验,并应用于不同程度学业成绩儿童当中以探查其认知发展的潜在水平。在实验研究基础上结合以往动态测验的编制技术,把动态施测过程分为"前测—干预—迁移—后测"4个阶段,分别确定各阶段的测题并构建了6等级提示系统。在中等学业成绩儿童(n=33)和低学业成绩儿童(n=35)中的应用发现,动态测验测得的能力获得变量对儿童的学业成绩具有重要的预测作用,证实了所改编测验的有效性;动态测验情境下中、低学业成绩儿童的潜在认知水平基本相同,所改编的动态测验有助于发掘儿童的潜在认知发展水平。展开更多
文摘Jean Piaget, one of the most influential theorists in developmental psychology, assumed that formal thought, characterized by the development of an individual’s logical capacities, was the last stage of adult thinking. In this article, we review how the brain evolved, describing its main structures, and examining each cerebral hemisphere’s specific functions. Evidence is also provided for the production of new neurons and new connections between them, forcing a revision of old theories about the decline of intellectual functions in the elderly. We then consider Jones’ theories X and Y, and the different definitions of intelligence (fluid vs. crystallized, and qualitative vs. quantitative), and how these perspectives have influenced the way we see intelligence. Evidence supporting the addition of another stage, named post-formal thought, is examined in the context of gerontagogy. Dialectical thought characterizes this stage, and developing wisdom is its main goal. We examine the two basic principles of dialectical thought, namely the principle of contradiction and the principle of relativity of everything. It is suggested that the learning of wisdom should be the focus of future university programs to educate the elderly.
文摘This study aims to discuss the possibility of becoming conscious of certain aspects of one’s own existence through creative activity.The discussion involves Piagetian constructivism and Steiner’s ideas about human development and is justified by the contribution of creative activity to the development of autonomy,according to Piaget,and to the development of an ethical individuality,according to Steiner.The participation of adults in sessions of creative process,as well as the questions posed after this activity,asking for the relationships between what they created and their life,is evidence of practices favourable to increasing the grasping of consciousness of self and of the process of developing an ethical individuality.
文摘本研究旨在将"儿童认知发展水平诊断工具"(Inventory of Piaget’s Developmental Task,IPDT)中的守恒与关系领域分测验改编成动态测验,并应用于不同程度学业成绩儿童当中以探查其认知发展的潜在水平。在实验研究基础上结合以往动态测验的编制技术,把动态施测过程分为"前测—干预—迁移—后测"4个阶段,分别确定各阶段的测题并构建了6等级提示系统。在中等学业成绩儿童(n=33)和低学业成绩儿童(n=35)中的应用发现,动态测验测得的能力获得变量对儿童的学业成绩具有重要的预测作用,证实了所改编测验的有效性;动态测验情境下中、低学业成绩儿童的潜在认知水平基本相同,所改编的动态测验有助于发掘儿童的潜在认知发展水平。
