Kognitionstheorie

cognitive theory; theory of mental processes

noun kog-ni-tsyOHNS-teh-oh-REE Rare

Usage Note

Kognitionstheorie is a broad term for any theoretical account of cognitive processes such as learning, memory, and reasoning. Used in educational psychology and philosophy: kognitionstheoretische Ansätze (cognitive-theoretical approaches) in learning research.

Examples

"Verschiedene Kognitionstheorien liefern unterschiedliche Erklärungen für das Gedächtnis."

Natural Translation

Different cognitive theories provide different explanations for memory.

Literal Translation

Different cognition-theories deliver different explanations for the memory.

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