Humans begin to acquire cognitive abilities before birth with the growth of the fetus. Research shows that, as the fetal brain develops, so too do cognition and perception.
Provides an overview of the field of cognitive development, discussing the nature of developmental change from conception to adulthood, examining major theories, and looking at the methods developed to measure cognitive abilities in young children.
Discusses the nature of developmental change from conception to adulthood, considers the most important theories of cognitive development, and examines the methods developed to measure congnitive abilities in young children.
