Question

Select the concept which is NOT related to Piaget's theory of cognitive development :

• A. Scaffolding
• B. Assimilation
• C. Accommodation
• D. Schema

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Scaffolding

Scaffolding: This concept was introduced by Lev Vygotsky (with Jerome Bruner also playing a major role in its development). Scaffolding refers to the temporary support provided by adults or peers when a child is unable to perform a task independently.

Piaget's Concepts (Options B, C, D):

• Schema: The mental structure or framework in which information and knowledge are organized in the mind.

• Assimilation: The process of incorporating new information into an existing schema.

• Accommodation: The process of modifying or adjusting an existing schema in response to new experiences or information.