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This lesson consolidates all the key concepts from the Development topic, providing a comprehensive revision resource for AQA GCSE Psychology.
| Feature | Piaget | Dweck | Willingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | Stages of cognitive development | Mindset and motivation | How the brain learns (cognitive science) |
| View of child | Active learner who constructs knowledge | Motivated by beliefs about ability | Learner who needs knowledge and practice |
| Stages? | Yes — 4 universal stages | No stages | No stages |
| Role of effort | Child explores and discovers | Effort is key to growth | Practice is essential |
| Educational implication | Match teaching to developmental stage | Praise effort, promote growth mindset | Teach knowledge, use evidence-based strategies |
| Learning styles? | Not discussed | Not discussed | Rejects them — no evidence |
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