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Piaget's view

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AP Psychology

Definition

Piaget's view refers to the cognitive developmental theory proposed by Jean Piaget. It suggests that children actively construct their understanding of the world through a series of stages, progressing from simple sensorimotor schemes to more complex abstract reasoning abilities.

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