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Cognitive Stages of Development

Human Development

Definition The cognitive stages of development are a theory introduced by Swiss psychologist Jean...

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Cognitive Psychology

Cognitive Processes Cognition and Perception

Definition Cognitive psychology is the scientific study of mental processes such as perception, a...

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Cognitive Map

Cognitive Processes Cognition and Perception

Definition A cognitive map is an internal mental representation of one's surroundings or knowledg...

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Cognitive Distortions

Critical Thinking

Definition Cognitive distortions are patterns of thinking that are based on beliefs or perception...

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Cognitive Dissonance

Cognitive Processes Cognition and Perception

Definition Cognitive dissonance is a psychological concept that describes the mental discomfort o...

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Cognitive Approaches to Therapy

Psychological Disorders and Treatments Treatment Approaches

Definition Cognitive approaches to therapy that focus on identifying and changing negative though...

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Cognitive Appraisal

Cognitive Processes Cognition and Perception

Definition Cognitive appraisal is a psychological process where individuals evaluate situations t...

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Cognition

Cognitive Processes Cognition and Perception

Definition Cognition refers to the mental processes involved in acquiring knowledge and understan...

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Coercion

Power, Authority and Economy

Definition Coercion refers to the use of force, threats, or pressure to influence someone’s behav...

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Circadian Rhythm

Consciousness, Sleep and Dreams

Definition A circadian rhythm is an internal biological clock that regulates the sleep-wake cycle...

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Chromosome

Biopsychology Genetics

Definition A chromosome is a thread-like structure found in the nucleus of cells that carries gen...

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Checks and Balances

Power, Authority and Economy

Definition Checks and Balances is a fundamental principle in democratic governance that ensures n...

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Central Nervous System

Biopsychology Neuroendocrine System

Definition The central nervous system (CNS) is the part of the nervous system responsible for pro...

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Cannon-Bard Theory of Emotion

Emotion and Motivation Emotion

Definition The Cannon-Bard Theory of Emotion, also known as the thalamic theory, suggests that em...

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Bureaucracy

Power, Authority and Economy

Definition Bureaucracy refers to a system of organization characterized by a hierarchical structu...

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Bottom-Up Processing

Cognitive Processes Cognition and Perception

Definition Bottom-up processing is an approach where information or understanding starts from the...

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Blooming Period

Human Development

Definition The blooming period refers to a critical stage of development during early childhood ...

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Biological Theories of Deviance

Social Organization Norms and Deviance

Definition Biological theories of deviance are explanations that focus on how biological factors,...

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Behavioral Theories of Deviance

Social Organization Norms and Deviance

Definition Behavioral theories of deviance explain how individuals learn and adopt deviant behavi...

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Behaviorism

Memory and Learning Operant Conditioning

Definition Behaviorism is a psychological approach that focuses on understanding how people learn...

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