Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Definition

Cognitive Development in Adolescence refers to changes and advancements in thinking abilities such as abstract reasoning, problem-solving skills, decision-making capacity etc., during teenage years.

Related terms

Formal Operational Stage:

This is the final stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where adolescents begin thinking abstractly and reasoning about hypothetical problems.

Metacognition:

This refers to one's ability to think about their own thinking. It improves during adolescence allowing teenagers to plan, monitor and assess their understanding and performance.

Egocentrism in Adolescence: This is a state of self-absorption where the world is seen only from one's own perspective. It often peaks during early adolescence but gradually declines as cognitive maturity increases.