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How people think influences how they feel, and this combination of thinking and feeling drives behavior. While ministers often have a good understanding of the emotional dimension of the people who seek their counsel, xthe importance of cognitive development has often been understated in their education and training. With this in mind, this article discusses seven developmental stages of cognitive development and how each stage affects daily behavior. This discussion is followed by four pastoral implications.
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Cavanagh, M.E. Cognitive development: Pastoral implications. Pastoral Psychol 44, 227–236 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02266898
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02266898