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What is Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

Children actively construct their understanding of the world through distinct stages.

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What is Piaget's theory of cognitive development?
Children actively construct their understanding of the world through distinct stages.
What is the sensorimotor stage?
The first stage in Piaget's theory, from 0-2 years, where learning occurs through senses and motor actions.
What is a schema?
Mental frameworks that organize and interpret information.
What is assimilation?
Fitting new information into existing schemas.
What is accommodation?
Changing schemas to fit new information.
What is object permanence?
Understanding that objects exist even when hidden.