Cognitive Development and the Abuse and Neglect of Children

Cognitive Development and the Abuse and Neglect of Children
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Cognitive Development and the Abuse and Neglect of Children
Piaget's theory of cognitive development is a theory that deals with the nature and development of human intelligence (Meadows, 2017). It suggests that intelligence changes as children grow. Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development refers to a cognitive development theory that views human development as a socially mediated process where children acquire their cultural values, believes, and problem-solving abilities through social interaction with more skilled or experienced society members (Semmar & Al-Thani, 2015).
The three factors that can affect children's cognitive abilities include nutrition, environment, and maternal-child interactions (Ford & Stein, 2016). First, poor nutrition causes children to have less energy and less interest in learning, thus, affecting their cognitive development (Ford & Stein, 2016). Second, exposure to environmental toxins or pollutants can cause cognitive dysfunction in children. Finally, poor maternal-child interaction leads to poor emotional, mental, and behavioral outcomes.
Self-awareness plays a significant role in facilitating a child's ability to accurately recognize their behaviors and appropriately respond to various social or emotional situations (Demetriou et al., 2020). By doing so, children can reflect on their actions and behaviors and consider the...