cognitive development
ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv dɪˈvɛləpmənt
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Definition of cognitive development - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

psychologyTECH.growth of mental abilities and processesTECH.
  • Cognitive development is crucial during early childhood.
  • Parents play a key role in cognitive development.
  • Cognitive development can be influenced by early education.
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Expressions with cognitive

cognitive disabilityn.
impairment in intellectual functioning
His cognitive disability requires special education services.
cognitive mapn.
mental map of one's environment
Animals use a cognitive map to find food.
cognitive processn.
the way the brain understands and solves problems
Cognitive processes help us solve puzzles.
cognitive abilityn.
mental skills used for thinking, learning, remembering, and solving problems
The test measures the cognitive ability required for complex technical work.
cognitive biasn.
tendency of human cognition to deviate from rational judgement
Cognitive bias can affect decision making and lead to errors in judgment..
cognitive staten.
state of awareness and thought, including reasoning and remembering
The medication improved her cognitive state within a few days.

Expressions with development

development helln.
project stuck in development for a long time
The movie was in development hell for over a decade.
development teamn.
group of people who design build or improve a product or project
The development team released a new version of the app today.
housing developmentn.
group of similar houses built together
The new housing development offers affordable homes.
personal developmentn.
process of improving self-awareness, skills, and personal growth
Personal development helps you become more confident and skilled.
residential developmentn.
planned building of homes or apartments in an area for people to live
Residential development increased quickly after the new train station opened.
social developmentn.
growth in how a person learns to relate well with others
Early social development helps children build strong friendships and communication skills.
youth developmentn.
organized work helping young people grow in skills, confidence and responsibility
The city invested heavily in youth development to reduce crime and improve opportunities.
development budgetn.
planned amount of money for creating improving or expanding projects
The city increased its development budget to support new housing programs.
development companyn.
business that plans and builds property projects such as houses or offices
The development company announced a new housing project near the river.
development potentialn.
ability of someone or something to grow improve or advance in future
The manager saw great development potential in the new software platform.

Terms related to cognitive development

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awarenesscognitioninsightknowledgelearningperceptionreasoningunderstanding

Terms with cognitive development included in their meaning

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developmental learningn.
cognitive development
learning occurring as part of natural growth
interventionismn.
psychology
cognitive development through direct teaching by others
decenteringn.
cognitive development
transition from egocentric to shared perspectives
decentrationn.
cognitive development
child's shift from egocentric to shared perspective
preoperationaladj.
psychology
relating to a child's early cognitive development stage

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  1. French:développement cognitif, ...
  2. German:kognitive Entwicklung, ...
  3. Italian:sviluppo cognitivo, ...
  4. Spanish:desarrollo cognitivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:desenvolvimento cognitivo, ...
  6. Chinese:认知发展, ...
  7. Japanese:認知発達, ...
  8. Arabic:النمو المعرفي, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִתְפַּתְּחוּת שִׂכְלִית, ...
  10. Russian:когнитивное развитие, ...
  11. Ukrainian:когнітивний розвиток, ...
  12. Hindi:संज्ञानात्मक विकास, ...
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