Cognitivist: meaning, definitions and examples

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cognitivist

 

[ ˈkɒɡnɪtɪvɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

psychology

A person who believes in or advocates cognitive theories.

Synonyms

cognitive psychologist, cognitive theorist

Examples of usage

  • As a cognitivist, she focuses on understanding the mind's processes.
  • The cognitivist approach to psychology emphasizes mental processes over behavior.
Context #2 | Noun

education

An individual who supports the idea that learning is a conscious and active process of acquiring knowledge.

Synonyms

educational cognitivist

Examples of usage

  • The cognitivist teacher encourages students to actively engage in the learning process.
  • Cognitivists believe that learners construct their own understanding of the material.

Translations

Translations of the word "cognitivist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cognitivista

🇮🇳 संज्ञानात्मकवादी

🇩🇪 Kognitivist

🇮🇩 kognitivis

🇺🇦 когнітивіст

🇵🇱 kognitywista

🇯🇵 認知主義者 (にんちしゅぎしゃ)

🇫🇷 cognitiviste

🇪🇸 cognitivista

🇹🇷 bilişselci

🇰🇷 인지주의자 (인지주의자)

🇸🇦 معرفي

🇨🇿 kognitivista

🇸🇰 kognitivista

🇨🇳 认知主义者 (rènzhī zhǔyì zhě)

🇸🇮 kognitivist

🇮🇸 hugtakafræðingur

🇰🇿 когнитивист

🇬🇪 კოგნიტივისტი

🇦🇿 koqnitivist

🇲🇽 cognitivista

Etymology

The term 'cognitivist' originated in the mid-20th century, stemming from the field of psychology and education. It reflects the shift towards understanding cognitive processes and the importance of mental activities in human behavior. Cognitivism emerged as a response to behaviorism, highlighting the role of internal mental states in shaping behavior and learning.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,094, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.