A dynamic systems model of basic developmental mechanisms: Piaget, Vygotsky, and beyond

Journal/Book: Psychol Rev. 1998; 105: 750 First St NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242. Amer Psychological Assoc. 634-677.

Abstract: A dynamic systems model is proposed on the basis of a general developmental mechanism adopted from the theories of J. Piaget and L. S. Vygotsky, more particularly a mechanism based on the concepts assimilation versus accommodation and actual development versus zone of proximal development. In the model, action and experience have a distributed effect on contents (skills, knowledge, rules, action patterns, etc.) ordered along an abstract developmental distance dimension. After a mathematical treatment of the model, an overview is given of empirical evidence on continuous and discontinuous change. The dynamic model is then applied to the classic Piagetian and the neo-Piagetian models, models of continuous and discontinuous domain-specific change, and to models of cognitive strategies, transitions, microdevelopment, and inter- and intraindividual variability.

Note: Review vanGeert P, Univ Groningen, Dept Psychol, Heymans Inst, Grote Kruisstr 2-1, NL-9712 Ts Groningen, NETHERLANDS

Keyword(s): APPEARANCE REALITY DISTINCTION; IV SEARCH ERRORS; COGNITIVE-DEVELOPMENT; OBJECT PERMANENCE; YOUNG INFANTS; PROXIMAL DEVELOPMENT; MEMORY DEVELOPMENT; HIDDEN OBJECT; INVISIBLE PARTICLES; 5-MONTH-OLD INFANTS

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