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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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cognitive development

“We’re doing this experiment on an entire generation on cognitive development, with no control group,” said Mikel Rodriguez, a former Google research scientist who left last year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Given the relative novelty of publicly-accessible generative AI platforms, the total body of research studies investigating their effect on children’s cognitive development is fairly small.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

The clearest patterns appeared for screen exposure during infancy and near the beginning of formal schooling, indicating that these periods may be particularly sensitive for cognitive development.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026

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

From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2026

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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