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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…