GCSE Psychology 9-1

Psychology 9-1 GCSE -  2.1.4 - Understand the active process of memory through the Theory of Reconstructive Memory (Bartlett, 1932), including strengths and weaknesses of the theory: a) How schemas are formed -  Barlett believed schemas were formed by our experiences and how we interpret them, these give us a set out frame and point of view on things. b) How schemas influence memory -  As memory is reconstructive, parts of your memory can changed if it is influenced to by your schema, and if not changed then you often add on details you didn't necessarily sense or know because it's what makes sense with your schema.

Psychology 9-1 GCSE 1.1.2 -  Understand the role of education and intelligence, including Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development, and the four stages of cognitive development, including strengths and weaknesses of the theory: a) Sensorimotor -  This is the first stage of development in Piagets theory. It usually ranges between the ages 0 and 2. In this stage the child develops their sensory and motor skills by interacting with other children and their environment. b) Preoperational -  This is the second stage of development and ranges between ages 2 and 6. Children at this stage become increasingly able to internally represent events. They start to properly talk, engage in symbolic play and manipulate symbols.  c) Concrete Operational -  This is the third stage and ranges from ages 7 to 11. This marks the beginning of logical or operational thought. They start to comprehend and understand relativity. This means they start to work things out ...