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cognitive development

American  

noun

  1. the process of acquiring intelligence and increasingly advanced thought and problem-solving ability from infancy to adulthood.


cognitive development Cultural  
  1. The growth of a person's ability to learn.


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But the new guidance says not all screen time is the same - watching screens with an engaged adult is linked to better cognitive development than solo use.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

He’s legitimizing its use as psychological scaffolding, which allows a person’s cognitive development to be left perpetually unfinished.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Because they are in the early stages of their emotional and cognitive development, children and other young people are especially vulnerable, with nearly one in five immigrant parents reporting adverse impacts to their children’s well-being.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2025

Parents are responding to the studies that show that learning multiple languages benefits cognitive development.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2024

A holistic approach not only includes children’s cognitive development, but their musical environment and cultural influences.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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