Children

Definition

Children are young individuals who have not yet reached adulthood. In psychology, they are typically defined as individuals between infancy (birth) and adolescence (around 18 years old).

Related terms

Developmental Milestones: This term refers to specific skills or abilities that children typically achieve by certain ages, such as walking, talking, or reading.

Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development: This term refers to Jean Piaget's theory proposing that children progress through distinct stages of cognitive development characterized by different ways of thinking and understanding the world.

Attachment Theory:

This term refers to John Bowlby's theory emphasizing the importance of early emotional bonds between infants/children and their caregivers for healthy socioemotional development.