Exploring Early Cognitive Development in Context
摘要
In this chapter, the authors explore cognitive development across the first 5 years of life. Emphasis is on cognitive domains such as memory, attention, perception, executive functions, understanding of the physical world, and early numerical cognition. Descriptions of competence and performance – as well as specific foci on developmental change are presented. The authors also address the role of developmental contexts in the growth of cognitive skills, as well as both basic research findings and applied implications.