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  Theories of Child Development   * Theory of Cognitive Development by Piglet: Concept, Stages and Implications with special reference to Indian context* Jean Piaget was an early psychologist who specialized in child development from the 1920s onward. Piaget developed his theories by watching children and making notes about their progress. The core idea of Piaget’s theory is that children develop by acting as “little scientists” who explore and interact with their world to understand people, objects, and concepts. They do this naturally, even without the help of an adult. This article explains Piaget’s four stages of cognitive development, key concepts, and how people can use them to help children learn and develop. *Piaget’s Stages* This table and the following sections outline Piaget’s four stages of cognitive development: Stage Age Key information The sensorimotor stage 0–2 years Infants start to build an understanding of the world through their senses by touching, grasping...