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Knowledge of Piaget’s cognitive theory of language development can be applied to new situations, demonstrating its relevance in various contexts.

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Cambridge IGCSE PsychologyLanguage development

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Knowledge of Piaget’s cognitive theory of language development can be applied to new situations, demonstrating its relevance in various contexts

This point belongs to The role of schemas in language development, including processes of:, especially The role of schemas in language development, including processes of: outcomes.
You need to be able to knowledge of Piaget’s cognitive theory of language development can be applied to new situations, demonstrating its relevance in various contexts.
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