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cognitive development

American

noun

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

cognitive development Cultural

The growth of a person's ability to learn.

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Watching screens with an engaged adult is linked to better cognitive development than solo use, according to the guidance.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Poor sleep can influence emotional regulation, cognitive development, and overall health.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 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

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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