Self-actualization in Maslow's terms was when a human reaches their fullest potential regarding all of the needs provided on the pyramid. It represents their growth to this their highest, fullest potential.
Cognitive development is the first period of infant called Piaget. During the sensorimotor stage, the child task is to use their sense and skills to understand the thing around them and explore what the world has. Infants reach the stages of Piaget’s sensorimotor intelligence earlier than the Piaget prediction.