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COGNITIVE THEORY [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-08-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cognitive Psychology
- Education Theory and Methods
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cognitive load theory
1, record 1, English, cognitive%20load%20theory
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Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CLT 1, record 1, English, CLT
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Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For over three decades, cognitive load theory (CLT) has drawn on models of cognitive architecture—including a working memory whose capacity and duration limits can be substantially reduced when domain-specific schemas are activated from long-term memory—to generate and test instructional design hypotheses. 1, record 1, English, - cognitive%20load%20theory
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie cognitive
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- théorie de la charge cognitive
1, record 1, French, th%C3%A9orie%20de%20la%20charge%20cognitive
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- TCC 1, record 1, French, TCC
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La théorie de la charge cognitive repose sur une architecture cognitive classique, postulant deux types de mémoire, la mémoire de travail – dont la capacité de traitement et de stockage est très limitée [...] – et la mémoire à long terme, à capacité quasi illimitée. 2, record 1, French, - th%C3%A9orie%20de%20la%20charge%20cognitive
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-09-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Social Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- social-cognitive theory
1, record 2, English, social%2Dcognitive%20theory
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Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- SCT 2, record 2, English, SCT
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Record 2, Synonyms, English
- social cognitive theory 3, record 2, English, social%20cognitive%20theory
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- SCT 3, record 2, English, SCT
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- SCT 3, record 2, English, SCT
- sociocognitive theory 4, record 2, English, sociocognitive%20theory
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- SCT 4, record 2, English, SCT
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- SCT 4, record 2, English, SCT
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
SCT ... explains human behavior in terms of a three-way, dynamic, reciprocal model in which personal factors, environmental influences, and behavior continually interact. ... A basic premise of SCT is that people learn not only through their own experiences but also by observing the actions of others, particularly role models who seem credible and the results of those actions. 3, record 2, English, - social%2Dcognitive%20theory
Record 2, Key term(s)
- socio-cognitive theory
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie sociale
- Psychologie cognitive
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- théorie sociale cognitive
1, record 2, French, th%C3%A9orie%20sociale%20cognitive
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- TSC 2, record 2, French, TSC
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- théorie sociocognitive 3, record 2, French, th%C3%A9orie%20sociocognitive
correct, feminine noun
- TSC 3, record 2, French, TSC
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- TSC 3, record 2, French, TSC
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La théorie sociale cognitive est basée sur la notion d'interaction. [L']interaction doit être comprise comme un déterminisme réciproque des facteurs personnels, environnementaux et des comportements [...] 2, record 2, French, - th%C3%A9orie%20sociale%20cognitive
Record 2, Key term(s)
- théorie socio-cognitive
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Cognitive Psychology
- Education Theory and Methods
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cognitive theory of multimedia learning
1, record 3, English, cognitive%20theory%20of%20multimedia%20learning
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Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CTML 2, record 3, English, CTML
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Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A cognitive theory of multimedia learning based on three main assumptions: there are two separate channels (auditory and visual) for processing information; there is limited channel capacity; and ... learning is an active process of filtering, selecting, organizing, and integrating information. 3, record 3, English, - cognitive%20theory%20of%20multimedia%20learning
Record 3, Key term(s)
- multimedia learning cognitive theory
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie cognitive
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- théorie cognitive de l'apprentissage multimédia
1, record 3, French, th%C3%A9orie%20cognitive%20de%20l%27apprentissage%20multim%C3%A9dia
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les recherches [...] ont permis le développement d'une théorie cognitive de l'apprentissage multimédia. Théorie qui se base sur l'idée que les êtres humains ont deux canaux d'acquisition d'information, le canal visuel et le canal oral, et que la capacité d'acquisition d'information dans la mémoire de travail est limitée; par conséquent l'apprentissage implique la sélection des informations importantes et la construction d'un modèle mental cohérent. 2, record 3, French, - th%C3%A9orie%20cognitive%20de%20l%27apprentissage%20multim%C3%A9dia
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-06-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Cognitive Psychology
- Human Behaviour
- Advertising Techniques
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cognitive dissonance theory
1, record 4, English, cognitive%20dissonance%20theory
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Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] tendency for individuals to seek consistency among their cognitions (i.e., beliefs, opinions). 2, record 4, English, - cognitive%20dissonance%20theory
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cognitive Dissonance Theory, developed by Leon Festinger (1957), is concerned with the relationships among cognitions […] When there is an inconsistency between attitudes or behaviors (dissonance), something must change to eliminate the dissonance. In the case of a discrepancy between attitudes and behavior, it is most likely that the attitude will change to accommodate the behavior. 2, record 4, English, - cognitive%20dissonance%20theory
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie cognitive
- Comportement humain
- Techniques publicitaires
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- théorie de la dissonance cognitive
1, record 4, French, th%C3%A9orie%20de%20la%20dissonance%20cognitive
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Théorie selon laquelle la coexistence, chez un même individu, d’éléments de connaissance qui ne s’accordent pas, entraîne de sa part un effort pour les faire, d’une façon ou d’une autre, mieux s’accorder. 2, record 4, French, - th%C3%A9orie%20de%20la%20dissonance%20cognitive
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-05-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Psychology (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cognitive theory of learning
1, record 5, English, cognitive%20theory%20of%20learning
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Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A theory of learning which explains learning by using variables of a cognitive nature. 1, record 5, English, - cognitive%20theory%20of%20learning
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- théorie cognitive de l'apprentissage
1, record 5, French, th%C3%A9orie%20cognitive%20de%20l%27apprentissage
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] Tolman [...] a essayé d'élaborer une théorie cognitive de l'apprentissage et a introduit la notion d'apprentissage latent. 1, record 5, French, - th%C3%A9orie%20cognitive%20de%20l%27apprentissage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-08-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Marketing
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- cognitive theory
1, record 6, English, cognitive%20theory
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Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Commercialisation
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- théorie cognitive
1, record 6, French, th%C3%A9orie%20cognitive
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Théorie dont le but n'est pas de répondre à la question comment une tâche est accomplie par un système, mais de déterminer ce qui doit être accompli et pourquoi. 1, record 6, French, - th%C3%A9orie%20cognitive
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-07-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Social Psychology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- cognitive consistency theory
1, record 7, English, cognitive%20consistency%20theory
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Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The assumption that most people want agreement or harmony in their thoughts about the world. 1, record 7, English, - cognitive%20consistency%20theory
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Related terms: balance theory, cognitive dissonance. 2, record 7, English, - cognitive%20consistency%20theory
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie sociale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- théorie de la cohérence cognitive
1, record 7, French, th%C3%A9orie%20de%20la%20coh%C3%A9rence%20cognitive
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Postulat selon lequel la majorité des gens recherchent un accord ou un équilibre dans leurs pensées concernant le monde. 1, record 7, French, - th%C3%A9orie%20de%20la%20coh%C3%A9rence%20cognitive
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes connexes : dissonance cognitive, théorie de l'équilibre. 2, record 7, French, - th%C3%A9orie%20de%20la%20coh%C3%A9rence%20cognitive
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1981-05-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Management Operations (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- cognitive model theory
1, record 8, English, cognitive%20model%20theory
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Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A theory that tells us: (1) if the initial conditions are thus and so, and (2) if we act in a certain way, the consequences of our action will probably be this or that. 1, record 8, English, - cognitive%20model%20theory
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- théorie du modèle cognitif 1, record 8, French, th%C3%A9orie%20du%20mod%C3%A8le%20cognitif
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1981-04-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Characterology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- cognitive theory of dreams
1, record 9, English, cognitive%20theory%20of%20dreams
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Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A method of dream interpretation which views the actual dream, or the manifest content, as an attempt by the dreamer to think about, and solve, important personal problems. 1, record 9, English, - cognitive%20theory%20of%20dreams
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Note: Term defined in a specialized glossary of psychometrics. 2, record 9, English, - cognitive%20theory%20of%20dreams
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Caractérologie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- théorie cognitive des rêves 1, record 9, French, th%C3%A9orie%20cognitive%20des%20r%C3%AAves
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1981-02-04
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Management Operations (General)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- cognitive social learning theory
1, record 10, English, cognitive%20social%20learning%20theory
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Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A theory of personality emphasizing the meaning of a situation to the individual based on past learning experiences. 1, record 10, English, - cognitive%20social%20learning%20theory
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- théorie cognitive de l'apprentissage social 1, record 10, French, th%C3%A9orie%20cognitive%20de%20l%27apprentissage%20social
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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