Cognitive Theory

Improve Your Mental Health at Home, the Office, or Anywhere! Mental health is the worst it’s been in modern memory—not only are people overworked in many countries, but they also are not getting the healthcare they need. Even if you are lucky enough to have adequate access to healthcare, you still might not be getting the mental health care you need. This is because it can be difficult to start therapy, it can be scary if you don’t know what to expect, there can be a social stigma about seeking help, you may be short on time to actually go to a therapist’s office every week, or you ...

Toward a Cognitive Theory of Narrative Acts brings together in one volume cutting-edge research that turns to recent findings in cognitive and neurobiological sciences, psychology, linguistics, philosophy, and evolutionary biology, among other disciplines, to explore and understand more deeply various cultural phenomena, including art, music, literature, and film. The essays fulfilling this task for the general listener as well as the specialist are written by renowned authors.

Complex problem solving is at the very top of the list of essential skills for career progression in the modern world. But how problem solving is taught in our schools, universities, businesses, and organizations comes up short. In Bulletproof Problem Solving: The One Skill That Changes Everything, you'll learn the seven-step systematic approach to creative problem solving developed in top consulting firms that will work in any field or industry, turning you into a highly sought-after, bulletproof problem solver who can tackle challenges at which others balk.

Why do we want to justify our decisions, even if they appear to be irrational? The answer lies in cognitive dissonance, the mental discomfort we experience when we hold two contradictory beliefs at the same time. In A Theory of Cognitive Dissonance, first published in 1957, American social psychologist Leon Festinger investigates the problem. Festinger puts forward the idea that we have developed mechanisms to try to deal with the stress brought on by cognitive dissonance.

This audiobook will seek to define cognitive dissonance as it relates to narcissists, toxic people, psychopaths, and other mentally ill or personality-disordered individuals. It will also define the cognitive dissonance that causes victims to stay with their narcissistic spouse or partner. The purpose of toxic and narcissistic people is seemingly to harm and take advantage of others. We look at them as being the "evil" side of humanity, but we often don't realize why they chose the "dark" side.

Unlock the secrets of your personality and transform your life with the timeless wisdom of Carl Jung. In Carl Jung's Theory of Personality: The Complete Guide to Jungian Types, Archetypes, and the 12 Personality Profiles you’ll explore the groundbreaking ideas that shaped modern psychology and discover how they still powerfully apply to your daily life. This comprehensive and accessible guide takes you through Carl Jung’s major psychological concepts, including the four personality functions, the 12 archetypes, the eight cognitive functions, and the life-changing process of ...

Understanding Jean Piaget: A Complete Guide to Cognitive Development, Learning Stages, and Educational Theory is your definitive introduction to one of the most influential psychologists of the 20th century. Whether you're a student, educator, parent, or lifelong learner, this accessible guide breaks down Piaget's revolutionary theory of cognitive development in a way that’s clear, engaging, and deeply informative. Explore Piaget’s four stages of cognitive growth—Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, and Formal Operational—and gain insight into how children think, ...

Discover what has been hidden from you... Introducing the boxed set containing the first five books in The Underground Knowledge Series by James Morcan & Lance Morcan – in full and at a discounted price. THE UNDERGROUND KNOWLEDGE SERIES I-V comprises the following books: GENIUS INTELLIGENCE ANTIGRAVITY PROPULSION MEDICAL INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX THE CATCHER IN THE RYE ENIGMA INTERNATIONAL BANKSTER$ Garnering evidence from court cases, declassified government files and media reports, The Underground Knowledge Series discloses little-known facts on a wide range of topics. GENIUS INTELLIGENCE: ...

A healthy mind is the most powerful tool that each of us needs to take everyday good decisions! ✓✓✓ we often mistakenly think we can control emotions without knowing how they are generated in us and without understanding the root of some of our behaviors Do you let yourself be guided by negative thoughts that block you in anxieties and fears? Do negative emotions take over and lead you to commit actions that are harmful to yourself and others? Do you find yourself struggling against a part of yourself, thinking that it is wrong and feeling a sense of torture? Don't you have any of ...

Whether you load your iPod with Bach or Bono, music has a significant role in your life - even if you never realized it. Why does music evoke such powerful moods? The answers are at last becoming clear, thanks to revolutionary neuroscience and the emerging field of evolutionary psychology. Both a cutting-edge study and a tribute to the beauty of music itself, This Is Your Brain on Music unravels a host of mysteries that affect everything from pop culture to our understanding of human nature.

Are you ready to rethink what it means to be “smart”? Understanding Howard Gardner is your complete, beginner-friendly guide to one of the most influential psychological theories of the modern era—the Theory of Multiple Intelligences. Developed by Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner, this revolutionary framework transformed the way we think about intelligence, learning styles, and human potential. In this in-depth and engaging guide, you’ll explore all nine intelligences—from linguistic and logical to interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalistic, and beyond. Discover how each ...

Understanding Jerome Bruner: A Complete Guide to His Theories on Education, Learning, and Cognitive Development Unlock the foundational ideas of one of the most influential thinkers in modern education. In this engaging and accessible guide, Understanding Jerome Bruner explores the groundbreaking work of psychologist and educational theorist Jerome Bruner—whose ideas transformed how we understand learning, teaching, and the development of the human mind. From constructivism and discovery learning to scaffolding, the spiral curriculum, and the importance of culture and narrative in the ...

Are you seeking to sharpen your cognitive prowess, refine critical thinking, and unravel complex problems effortlessly through analytical intelligence? Journey into the depths of cognition with 'Grow Analytical Mindset,' the second installment in the 'Successful Intelligence' series. Immerse yourself in Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory, exploring the nuances of analytical intelligence—refining critical thinking, problem-solving, and logical reasoning. Unlock expert strategies and exercises designed to sharpen your cognitive abilities, enabling you to dissect complexities easily. This book ...

Would you like to know how to activate your Vagus Nerve to decrease your anxiety and cure chronic illness, PTSD, and depression? Would you like to know how to stimulate the Vagus Nerve easily every day to improve your memories, your breath, and your heart? If yes, then keep reading: The vagus nerve is your inner nerve center’s commander-in-chief, regulating all of your major organs. This is the longest cranial nerve, which begins just behind the ears in the brain and connects with all the major organs of the body. This is an important nerve to any organ with which it is in contact. It is...

Cognitive psychology is at the heart of the human experience and helps explain why we perceive the world as we do. In this book, Shona Saul draws on the latest scientific research to present this hugely important subject in a new and exciting manner and brings the subject to life for the general listener.

Have you ever asked yourself, "What makes me, me?" From our ancestors pondering their reflections in ancient lakes to modern AI on the brink of self-recognition, the question of self and consciousness has always intrigued us. "Does Your Brain Need You?" takes you on a journey through the complexities of neuroscience and consciousness, raising vital questions: What is the self? Does your brain even need a "self"? What gives rise to our subjective experiences? How do we think, dream, feel, and make decisions? This book is your gateway to understanding: The mind-body connection The evolution ...

This Book contains: Vagus Nerve and Vagus Nerve Exercise Did you know that the Vagus Nerve can influence Anxiety, Depression, Inflammation, and heart rate? Would you like to discover how to activate it to stimulate your vagal tone to improve your general Health? If yes..... then keep reading. Begin your journey to a happier, healthier, more well-rested you! Within these pages, you will find all the information, tips, and tricks that you’ll need to guide you on your way to activating one of the body’s most critical neurological components, the vagus nerve. We’ll discuss what the vagus ...

There’s no getting away from the fact that we, as human beings, can be pretty strange! We frequently think, do and say things that, if we thought about them, we would quickly conclude are far from sensible. And then, even more remarkably, we do them again. We’re highly agitated by harmless situations, hate looking at social media but can’t stop ourselves from peeking, believe in utterly bizarre conspiracy theories, always underestimate the time and cost of doing things, can’t resist a ‘bargain’, attribute our successes to skill and our failures to bad luck, give up on diets that...

This book is about the abuse of words to attack someone’s character and delegitimize their opinion or ideas. It’s about how narcissistic people control and manipulate everyone around them, even the citizens of an entire nation. Just whisper a phrase from a long list of so-called conspiracy theories, and watch how the vast majority of Americans within earshot are triggered and immediately attack your character. They typically refuse to humbly and intelligently discuss the facts, and they aggressively come at you with the passion of someone whose most sacred beliefs have been assaulted. ...

In an age where misinformation spreads faster than ever, understanding the psychology behind belief systems has never been more crucial. "The Psychology of Belief: Decoding the Mind Behind Conspiracy Theories" takes readers on a captivating journey into the labyrinth of human thought, exploring why people are drawn to conspiracy theories and how these beliefs shape our perceptions of reality. Delving into the intricate interplay between cognition, emotion, and social dynamics, this book unpacks the psychological mechanisms that fuel conspiracy thinking. Through engaging narratives, real-...