PsychologusCognitive psychology is a branch of psychology which deals with our ability to think, plan and make decisions intelligently. This ability is what differentiates intelligence among the many species found in the animal kingdom. In this section, you’ll find explanations of different concepts of our cognition. Whether it is intelligence, the origins of our beliefs or distinct patterns of thinking, we cover it all here in this section.
So, enjoy some food for thought!
Social events are supposed to be fun. Going out with your friends, going on a date with your partner or even going to weddings can be exciting. Research has also shown that people who are high in sociability tend to have better health outcomes. However, not all people find social interactions to be fulfilling. While […]
Have you ever felt that you are the hero/heroine of your story? Do you feel as if everything in your world has an effect on your ‘story’? Or, let me put it this way: have you ever felt that you are completely different from everyone around you? If you have felt this, then chances are […]
Aaron Beck was one of the first people to say that the way people think about things can cause symptoms of mental illness. In fact, the way people think about and process personal information can maintain this depressive state. In particular, Beck’s (1979) cognitive theory says that the cognitive triad is a key process that […]
Being intelligent is defined as having the ability to think rationally, learn well, understand complex ideas, and adapt to one’s surroundings. Therefore, it is reasonable to consider intelligence to be a general ability that influences performance on a range of cognitive tasks. The intelligence quotient, or IQ, is a measure of a person’s intelligence in […]