Abstract
A precise formulation of both cognitive structureand its related theory is provided through use of the mathematical theory of categories. Weaknesses and imprecision in cognitive theory are identified. Using category theory, cognitive structure and related Piagetian theoretic terms are precisely defined and some interrelationships are discussed. Applications to intelligence, learning, and developmental sequence theory are provided. This theoretical framework is an example of the logico-algebraic approach to developmental cognitive psychology, which is intended to produce theoretical integration of concepts and new directions for empirical studies in the cognitive developmental field.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 161-175 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Human Development |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1974 |
Keywords
- Category
- Cognitive development
- Cognitive structure
- Domain
- Field
- Horizontal décalage
- Morphism
- Period
- Reversible
- Rule
- Stage