Childhood Cognitive Development

Definition

Childhood cognitive development refers to the growth and changes that occur in a child's thinking, problem-solving, and understanding of the world during their early years. It involves how children perceive, process, and organize information.

Related terms

Schema:

Schemas are mental frameworks or concepts that help children organize and interpret information about the world around them.

Assimilation:

Assimilation occurs when children incorporate new experiences or information into their existing schemas.

Accommodation:

Accommodation happens when children modify their existing schemas to fit new experiences or information that cannot be assimilated easily.