piaget

/piˈæʒeɪ/ or /peɪˈʒɑː/ (PY-azh-ay or PAY-zhah)

Definitions

1. noun

a French child psychologist who is known for his theory of cognitive development in children

“The professor taught her class about the work of Jean Piaget and how it has influenced modern education.”

2. proper noun

Jean Piaget, a Swiss child psychologist

“The museum exhibit was dedicated to the life and work of Jean Piaget, a renowned child psychologist.”

Synonyms

  • developmental psychologist
  • educational theorist

Antonyms

  • behaviourist