Repository | Book | Chapter
Piaget's theory of intelligence
pp. 137-151
Abstract
This chapter summarizes Piaget's theory of intelligence. We first show how Piaget's conception of intelligence builds on that of his contemporaries. Then we discuss how his conception of intelligence is contextualized within his larger theoretical framework, which leads us to a discussion of core features of Piaget's theoretical framework such as self-organization, assimilation and accommodation, and operative and figurative aspects of intelligence. Next, we summarize the four major stages of the development of intelligence. Finally, we describe how Piaget's theory of intelligence relates to semiotic function, affectivity, and social interaction.
Publication details
Published in:
Goldstein Sam, Princiotta Dana, Naglieri Jack A. (2015) Handbook of intelligence: evolutionary theory, historical perspective, and current concepts. Dordrecht, Springer.
Pages: 137-151
DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-1562-0_10
Full citation:
Müller Ulrich, Ten Eycke Kayla, Baker Leslie (2015) „Piaget's theory of intelligence“, In: S. Goldstein, D. Princiotta & J. A. Naglieri (eds.), Handbook of intelligence, Dordrecht, Springer, 137–151.