Jean Piaget's work had a profound influence on psychology, especially our understanding children's intellectual development. His research contributed to the growth of developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, genetic epistemology, and education. Albert Einstein once described Piaget's observations on children's intellectual growth and thought processes as a discovery "so simple that only a genius could have thought of it."

You can learn more about his life, career, and influence on psychology in this Jean Piaget biography.

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• Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development
• Cognitive Development Quiz