Swiss-American Psychologist

Swiss-American psychologist Jean Piaget is best known for his groundbreaking work on the development of children’s cognition. He proposed that children learn and understand the world through distinct stages, each characterized by different ways of thinking. His theory emphasizes that children are active learners who construct knowledge through experiences. Piaget introduced key concepts such as schemas, assimilation, and accommodation, which describe how individuals adapt their understanding as they encounter new information. His research has significantly influenced education, child psychology, and developmental theory, emphasizing the importance of developmental stages in shaping a child's mind.