Cognitive Development
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Cognitive development refers to the growth and change in a person's ability to think, reason, and understand the world around them. This process starts from infancy and continues throughout childhood and into adolescence and adulthood.
One of the most influential theories of cognitive development is Jean Piaget's theory, which outlines different stages of cognitive development from birth to adulthood. According to Piaget, children progress through four stages of cognitive development: sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational.
Another prominent theory of cognitive development is Lev Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, which emphasizes the role of social interaction and cultural influences in shaping cognitive development. Vygotsky believed that individuals learn and develop through interactions with others and that their cognitive abilities are influenced by their cultural context.
References:
1. Piaget, J. (1952). The origins of intelligence in children. New York: International Universities Press.
2. Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in society: The development of higher psychological processes. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.
3. Santrock, J. W. (2019). Child development (16th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.