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Cognitive Development during the First Three Years

Chapter 7 examines the rapid cognitive development that takes place during the first 3 years of life. In this chapter, the authors:
  • Compare the behaviorist, psychometric, Piagetian, information-processing, cognitive neuroscience, and social-contextual approaches to understanding cognitive development
  • Describe research on infants' learning and memory, and their development of concepts about the physical world
  • Consider ways to assess infants' and toddlers' intelligence
  • Outline stages in language development during the first 3 years; compare theories about language development; and discuss influences on language development and preparation for reading.
  • Present findings on the growth of competence and how parents and other adults can foster it







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