1. Definition: Cognitive Development refers to the gradual process of acquiring and enhancing intellectual abilities, such as thinking, problem-solving, perception, memory, language, and reasoning, as individuals grow and mature.
2. Subtopics:
   • Thinking: The mental processes involved in gaining knowledge, forming judgments, and making decisions.
   • Problem-Solving: The ability to analyze a situation, identify challenges, and implement strategies to reach a desired outcome.
   • Perception: The ability to interpret and make sense of sensory information received from the environment.
   • Memory: The mental capacity to encode, store, and retrieve information acquired from past experiences.
   • Language: The complex system of communication using words, gestures, and symbols, which allows individuals to express thoughts, feelings, and ideas.
   • Reasoning: The cognitive process of drawing conclusions or making deductions based on logic, facts, and evidence.