In anatomical terms, sensation and movement are each represented across distributed regions in the human brain. Somatosensory information— that is, information pertaining to sensation of the body—is gathered from the environment and transmitted to the brain via the spinal cord and via the thalamus, from where it is distributed to three regions of the parietal
The Sensorimotor Stage of Development, a pivotal component of Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, represents the initial phase in an individual’s cognitive journey. This article presents a comprehensive exploration of this foundational stage, covering its defining characteristics, the intricacies of its six sub-stages, critiques of Piaget’s theory, and contemporary research findings. By shedding light
In anatomical terms, sensation and movement are each represented across distributed regions in the human brain. Somatosensory information— that is, information pertaining to sensation of the body—is gathered from the environment and transmitted to the brain via the spinal cord and via the thalamus, from where it is distributed to three regions of the parietal