Cognitive Development Stage

Definition

Cognitive development stage refers to a specific period in an individual's mental growth and ability to think, reason, and understand the world. It is characterized by distinct cognitive abilities and ways of thinking.

Related terms

Assimilation:

This term refers to the process of incorporating new information or experiences into existing mental frameworks.

Accommodation:

Accommodation involves modifying existing mental frameworks or creating new ones to adapt and make sense of new information or experiences.

Equilibrium: Equilibrium is a state where individuals have a balance between their existing knowledge (schemas) and new information or experiences.