cognitive development
Americannoun
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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
Parents are responding to the studies that show that learning multiple languages benefits cognitive development.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2024
As infants approached age 3, they were re-evaluated for social, emotional and cognitive development along with using MRIs to scan brain structure.
From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2024
For the student, music not only strengthens emotional and cognitive development, but also allows a new outlet of expression, and a new means of learning through listening and making sound.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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