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Cognitive Map A cognitive map is a mental representation of the layout of one’s environment. It seems that many animals, not just …

Cognitive Dissonance Theory Proposed by Leon Festinger, the cognitive dissonance theory asserts that people often have two conflicting or inconsistent cognitions which …

Cognitive Developmental Theory Although there are many different theories of cognitive development, we are referring here to Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory. According …

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Cognitive Behavioral therapy refers to a classification of psychotherapeutic techniques that emphasize the important role that thinking (cognitive) plays …

Cognitive Ability Tests These tests are designed to measure a person’s intelligence and mental ability. Some of the specific areas measured by …

Cognition All the mental activities are associated with thinking, knowing, and remembering. As you can tell, any of your ideas, thoughts, memories, …

Co-Dependent Co-dependency is a condition that affects someoneʼs ability to have a healthy relationship, and is often associated with relationships where there …

Cochlea The cochlea (from the Greek word meaning “snail”) is a bony, spiral-shaped, fluid-filled tube in the inner ear through which sound …

Coactors People who are work on the same non-competitive task at the same time. When you play on a sports team, work …

Cluster Sampling Cluster Sampling is a sampling strategy (a way to gather participants for a study) used when it is difficult to …