Definition
Cognitive development is the construction of thought processes, including remembering, problem solving, and decision-making, from childhood through adolescence to adulthood.
Description
It was once believed that infants lacked the ability to think or form complex ideas and remained without cognition until they learned language. It is now known that babies are aware of their surroundings and interested in exploration from the time they...
Source: Encyclopedia of Children's Health, ©2005 Gale Cengage. All Rights Reserved. Full copyright.
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