Cognitive Theory

Cognitive theory may refer to:

  • Cognitive psychology
  • Cognitive science
  • Theory of cognitive development, Jean Piaget's theory of development and the theories which spawned from it
  • Two factor theory of emotion, another cognitive theory

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