Meaning & use
cognitive development
The process by which a person's thinking, reasoning, and understanding grow and change, especially during childhood.
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Piaget's theory of cognitive development describes distinct stages children pass through.
Reading aloud to infants supports early cognitive development.
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Commonly studied alongside physical and emotional development in child psychology, since the three areas influence one another.
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