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.