cognitive viewpoint
[KOG-nuh-tiv VYOO-point]
nounpl: cognitive viewpoints
perspectiva cognitiva
1. A perspective or approach based on how the mind processes information, learns, and understands concepts
From a cognitive viewpoint, learning requires active participation and mental engagement.
De uma perspectiva cognitiva, o aprendizado exige participação ativa e envolvimento mental.
2. An analytical stance that emphasizes mental processes such as perception, memory, and reasoning
The cognitive viewpoint in psychology examines how people think and solve problems.
A perspectiva cognitiva na psicologia examina como as pessoas pensam e resolvem problemas.
3. A framework for understanding behavior through the lens of internal thought processes rather than external stimuli alone
Adopting a cognitive viewpoint helps therapists understand their clients' emotional responses.
Adotar uma perspectiva cognitiva ajuda terapeutas a entender as respostas emocionais de seus clientes.
The term 'cognitive viewpoint' is widely used in both American and Brazilian academic, psychological, and educational contexts. It reflects the influence of cognitive psychology, which became prominent in the 20th century and continues to shape how learning, therapy, and human understanding are approached in both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
see things from a cognitive viewpoint
adopt a cognitive viewpoint
challenge the cognitive viewpoint
from a cognitive viewpoint
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