Developmental Psychology

image creatively illustrates the progression through Jean Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development
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Piaget’s Stages explained in 300 words

Piaget’s Stages – Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development is a cornerstone in developmental psychology, outlining how children’s ability to think progresses through four distinct stages from infancy to adolescence. These stages, which Piaget proposed based on his observations and studies of children, include the Sensorimotor Stage, Preoperational Stage, Concrete […]

image vividly illustrates the concept of Lev Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development
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Vygotsky’s Zone explained in 300 words

Lev Vygotsky’s concept of the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) is a central element in his socio-cultural theory of cognitive development. Introduced in the early 20th century, Vygotsky’s Zone concept challenges traditional measures of intelligence and learning, emphasizing the potential for cognitive development through social interaction. The ZPD refers to […]