Theory of Cognitive Development

Definition

A theory that describes how individuals acquire, construct, and use knowledge throughout their lifespan.

Related terms

Sociocultural Theory: A theory that emphasizes the role of cultural factors in shaping cognitive development.

Information Processing Theory:

A theory that focuses on how individuals perceive, encode, store, and retrieve information.

Neo-Piagetian Theory: An extension of Piaget's theory that incorporates new insights from research to provide a more comprehensive explanation of cognitive development.