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Cognitive Stages of Development
Definition The cognitive stages of development are a theory introduced by Swiss psychologist Jean...
Cognitive Psychology
Definition Cognitive psychology is the scientific study of mental processes such as perception, a...
Cognitive Map
Definition A cognitive map is an internal mental representation of one's surroundings or knowledg...
Cognitive Distortions
Definition Cognitive distortions are patterns of thinking that are based on beliefs or perception...
Cognitive Dissonance
Definition Cognitive dissonance is a psychological concept that describes the mental discomfort o...
Cognitive Approaches to Therapy
Definition Cognitive approaches to therapy that focus on identifying and changing negative though...
Cognitive Appraisal
Definition Cognitive appraisal is a psychological process where individuals evaluate situations t...
Cognition
Definition Cognition refers to the mental processes involved in acquiring knowledge and understan...
Coercion
Definition Coercion refers to the use of force, threats, or pressure to influence someone’s behav...
Circadian Rhythm
Definition A circadian rhythm is an internal biological clock that regulates the sleep-wake cycle...
Chromosome
Definition A chromosome is a thread-like structure found in the nucleus of cells that carries gen...
Checks and Balances
Definition Checks and Balances is a fundamental principle in democratic governance that ensures n...
Central Nervous System
Definition The central nervous system (CNS) is the part of the nervous system responsible for pro...
Cannon-Bard Theory of Emotion
Definition The Cannon-Bard Theory of Emotion, also known as the thalamic theory, suggests that em...
Bureaucracy
Definition Bureaucracy refers to a system of organization characterized by a hierarchical structu...
Bottom-Up Processing
Definition Bottom-up processing is an approach where information or understanding starts from the...
Blooming Period
Definition The blooming period refers to a critical stage of development during early childhood ...
Biological Theories of Deviance
Definition Biological theories of deviance are explanations that focus on how biological factors,...
Behavioral Theories of Deviance
Definition Behavioral theories of deviance explain how individuals learn and adopt deviant behavi...
Behaviorism
Definition Behaviorism is a psychological approach that focuses on understanding how people learn...