Glozman J.M. Neuropsychological approach to cognition in childhood years

Keywords: thinking child development learning sensorimotor thinking visual thinking abilities concept

Glozman J.M. Neuropsychological approach to cognition in childhood years // Preschool Education Today. 2012, Issue 6 - p. 62–71.

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2012, 6

Janna M. Glozman
Doctor of psychological sciences, professor of Lomonosov Moscow State University

Abstract

The article focuses on development of cognition in childhood years and describes neuropsychological approach to its study. The author employs original methodological analysis of psychological structure of cognition in approaching important psychological problems that a child might face growing up. The major forms, phases and stages of cognition are described. The author shows that the most important role in the children’s cognitive development and their ability to think belongs to upbringing and education. Therefore, organization of games and child play becomes important in development of children’s cognitive skills, and their ability to plan and perform mental actions for solving various tasks.