Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget (1896-1980) is best known for his theories of cognitive development in children. Two of the cognitive processes he explored extensively were assimilation and ...

Investigators show that early exposure to a carbohydrate found in breast milk, called 2'FL, positively influences neurodevelopment. Maternal factors, such as breast milk, have been shown to affect a ...

Adolescence, the life stage that marks the transition between childhood and adulthood, is known to be a vital period for the brain's development. During this critical phase, people's mental abilities, ...

Human Development, Vol. 50, No. 1, Understanding Human Development as the Emergent Product of Dynamic Intra-Mental/Inter-Mental Interaction: A Tribute to Giyoo Hatano ...

Positive psychology is a movement that puts the focus on happiness and thriving rather than problems and mental illness. According to Psychology Today, "Positive psychology is a branch of psychology ...

Researchers looking at the impact passive screen use has on a young child's development say watching television can be beneficial. Over the past 30 years, the number of television programs targeting ...