Birthdate: August 9, 1896
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Died: September 16, 1980
Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist, is well known for his research on child development. In 1955, he founded the International Center for Genetic Epistemology in Geneva. Piaget stressed the importance of education for societal stability and his theory of cognitive development, genetic epistemology, has influenced early childhood education practices. He is recognized as a pioneer of constructivist theory and has greatly contributed to the development of psychology as a sub-discipline. Piaget’s work continues to have a significant impact on educational and psychological research, establishing him as a highly cited psychologist.
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