Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

Piaget

Noun
/piˈɑːʒeɪ/
Definition
Piaget refers to Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist known for his influential theory of cognitive development in children.
Examples
  • Jean Piaget’s theories on child development have shaped modern education.
  • The concept of cognitive stages proposed by Piaget is fundamental in developmental psychology.
Meaning
Piaget’s work focused on how children form their understanding of the world and the stages they go through as they grow intellectually.
Synonyms
  • Developmentalist
  • Psychologist