Cognitive Development Theory

Definition

Cognitive Development Theory is an approach developed by Jean Piaget that focuses on how children actively construct knowledge and understanding of their world through mental processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving.

Related terms

Schemas:

Mental frameworks or concepts used to organize and interpret information.

Equilibration: A balance between assimilation and accommodation in which individuals move from one stage to another.

Formal Operational Stage:

The final stage in Piaget's theory when adolescents develop abstract reasoning skills.