Glossary C

Cognitive science refers to an interdisciplinary approach to studying the mind and mental processes that combines aspects of cognitive psychology, philosophy, artificial intelligence,

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- Cognitive self -guidance system : Cognitive self-guidance system is a term in Vygotsky’s theory which refers to the use of private speech to guide problem-solving behavior.

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Cognitive self -regulation refers to the skill at identifying goals, selecting effective strategies, and accurate monitoring; a characteristic of successful students.

Cognitive shift refers to a biased interpretation of life experiences, occurring when individuals shift their focus from unbiased to more biased information about themselves or their world.

Cognitive simplicity refers to a cognitive style or way of construing the environment which is characterized by a relative inability to perceive differences among people.

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Cognitive strategies refer to the processes involved in learning and remembering which include procedures for identifying problems, selecting approaches to their solution, monitoring progress in solving problems, and using feedback.

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Deutsch: Kognitive Struktur / Español: Estructura Cognitiva / Português: Estrutura Cognitiva / Français: Structure Cognitive / Italian: Struttura Cognitiva

Cognitive Structure in the psychology context refers to the mental frameworks and patterns that organize and interpret information in the brain. These structures are integral to understanding how individuals perceive, think, learn, and remember information.

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Cognitive style refers to a habitual and/or preferred means of approaching cognitive tasks ; the trait-like pattern of behavior an individual uses when approaching a problem-solving situation.

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