cognitive psychology

American  

noun

1. the branch of psychology studying the mental processes involved in perception, learning, memory, and reasoning.

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cognitive psychology British  

noun

1. the psychological study of higher mental processes, including thinking and perception

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Etymology

Origin of cognitive psychology

First recorded in 1945–50

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cognitive psychology

Herbert A. Simon was a pioneer of artificial intelligence and cognitive psychology.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026

The pollster is a multidisciplinary profession that demands an understanding of statistics, political science, sociology, survey methodology, and cognitive psychology among other disciplines.

From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2024

The Psychology of Memory uses research based on cognitive psychology to increase understanding of all types of memory and their impact.

From Science Daily ● May 1, 2024

“Showcase how your start-up combines A.I. with other fields, such as cognitive psychology, linguistics or neuroscience, to create innovative solutions,” ChatGPT said.

From New York Times ● Mar. 29, 2023

There is a concept in cognitive psychology called the channel capacity, which refers to the amount of space in our brain for certain kinds of information.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell