Jean Piaget
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Jean Piaget
Jean Piaget (pronunciation: /ʒɑ̃ pjaˈʒɛ/; 9 August 1896 – 16 September 1980) was a Swiss psychologist known for his work on child development. Piaget's theory of cognitive development and epistemological view are together called "genetic epistemology".
Etymology
The name "Jean Piaget" is of French origin. "Jean" is a common French given name, while "Piaget" is a surname of Swiss origin.
Related Terms
- Cognitive Development: The construction of thought processes, including remembering, problem solving, and decision-making, from childhood through adolescence to adulthood.
- Genetic Epistemology: A study of the origins (genesis) of knowledge (epistemology) developed by Jean Piaget.
- Psychology: The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context.
- Child Development: The biological, psychological and emotional changes that occur in human beings between birth and the end of adolescence, as the individual progresses from dependency to increasing autonomy.
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External links
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