Who gave the theory of cognitive development:

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Answer 1

Cognitive development refers to the process through which individuals acquire, organize, and use knowledge.

This development involves changes in thinking, problem-solving, memory, and reasoning as children grow.

Key Points

The theory of cognitive development was proposed by Jean Piaget.
Piaget's theory suggests that children go through four stages of cognitive development: sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational.
Each stage represents a qualitative change in how children think and understand the world.
Piaget emphasized that children actively construct their knowledge through interactions with their environment.

Hint

Skinner was a behaviorist who focused on the influence of reinforcement and punishment on behavior.
Thorndike was known for his work on the law of effect, which influenced learning theory.
Kohler is associated with insight learning, particularly in animals.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Piaget'.