Jean Piaget (1896–1980) was a Swiss psychologist and pioneer in the field of developmental psychology. His work revolutionized our understanding of how children think and learn, laying the foundation for modern theories of cognitive development.
Born on August 9, 1896, in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, Piaget showed an early interest in the natural sciences and published his first scientific paper at the age of 10. He went on to study zoology and philosophy at the University of Neuchâtel, where he earned a Ph.D. at the age of 22.
Piaget's groundbreaking research centered on how children's cognitive abilities develop as they grow. He proposed a theory of cognitive development that emphasized the active role of children in constructing their understanding of the world.
Piaget's research was based on extensive observation and interaction with children, as well as systematic experiments. He emphasized that children actively engage in the learning process by assimilating new information into existing mental schemas and accommodating those schemas when faced with new experiences.
Throughout his career, Piaget authored numerous books and papers that shaped the field of developmental psychology. He founded the International Center for Genetic Epistemology in Geneva, which continues his work to this day.
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