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Jean Piaget (1896-1980) was a Swiss psychologist most celebrated for his pioneering work in child development. He introduced the theory of cognitive development, which revolutionized how we understand children's intellectual growth. more Jean Piaget (1896-1980) was a Swiss psychologist most celebrated for his pioneering work in child development. He introduced the theory of cognitive development, which revolutionized how we understand children's intellectual growth. One of his key accomplishments is the identification of four stages of cognitive development: sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational. In 1936, Piaget published "The Origins of Intelligence in Children," which detailed his observational studies and theories. Another notable work is "The Psychology of the Child," co-authored with Bärbel Inhelder in 1969, which further elaborates on his developmental stages. His meticulous research and publications remain fundamental to developmental psychology. less

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"To understand is to discover, or reconstruct by rediscovery, and such conditions must be complied with if in the future individuals are to be formed who are capable of production and creativity and not simply repetition"
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"To express the same idea in still another way, I think that human knowledge is essentially active"
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