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cognitive psychology

noun

Simple meaning

An approach to psychology that emphasizes internal mental processes.

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ˈkɑɡnɪtɪvsaɪˈkɑlədʒi

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Definition

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noun

  1. psychology

    An approach to psychology that emphasizes internal mental processes

  2. psychology

    A branch of psychology that examines internal mental processes such as problem solving, memory, and language.

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This meaning: An approach to psychology that emphasizes internal mental processes

Used this way, cognitive psychology is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

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Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
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How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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