Jean Piaget

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Swiss psychologist who studied how children think and learn

proper noun
/dʒiˈɑn piˈɑːʒeɪ/

: Jean Piaget

Understanding the stages of cognitive development as proposed by Jean Piaget is crucial for teachers and psychologists.

Examples

The theories of Jean Piaget revolutionized our understanding of child psychology.
The work of Jean Piaget is essential reading for students interested in developmental psychology.
Jean Piaget greatly influenced our understanding of how children acquire knowledge.
Many university courses on child psychology reference the theories of Jean Piaget.
Jean Piaget was a renowned psychologist.
Jean Piaget's research on cognitive development has had a lasting impact on educational practices.
Courses on child development often include the contributions of Jean Piaget to highlight his significance in the field.

Synonyms

Piaget

vsJean Piaget

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Swiss psychologist who studied how children learn and think

means the same but uses the full personal name rather than the last name

Surface Forms

Jean Piaget main

Morphology

Jean + Piaget

This is a personal name referring to a specific individual; the biographical meaning ('Swiss psychologist known for research on cognitive development') is not derivable from the constituents 'Jean' and 'Piaget'. Personal names are non-compositional across languages, so a B1 learner who knows the words would not infer the person's identity or profession.

Etymology

Jean Piaget was a Swiss psychologist who watched children closely and showed that they think and learn in different ways at different ages. That's why people use his name when they talk about 'how children think' or 'child development'.