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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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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

Throughout childhood, good nutrition, including plenty of fruit, vegetables and protein, plays a vital role in growth, cognitive development and mental health.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2025

The research hypothesis is that an early-age nutritional intervention among preschoolers would make a significant impact on physical and cognitive development.

From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2024

Effects of music training on the child’s brain and cognitive development.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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