Piaget's theory refers to the cognitive development theory proposed by Jean Piaget, which suggests that children progress through four stages of cognitive development: sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational.
Related terms
Assimilation: Assimilation is when individuals incorporate new information into their existing knowledge or schema.
Accommodation: Accommodation occurs when individuals adjust their existing knowledge or schema to fit new information.
Equilibration: Equilibration refers to the process of achieving balance between assimilation and accommodation in order to adapt to new experiences.