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Cognitive Development


Cognitive development is the process by which the brain develops the abilities to think, learn, reason, and remember.

Cognitive learning is the development of problem-solving abilities, intelligence, and conscious thought.

ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerSusan C. Kim, MD - Pediatrics
Specialist Medical ReviewerLouis Pellegrino, MD - Developmental Pediatrics
Last RevisedOctober 7, 2011

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