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What Is the Cognitive Psychology Approach? 12 Key Theories

By Jeremy Sutton — 2022

This article explores the cognitive psychology approach, its origins, and several theories and models involved in cognition.

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Cognitive Psychology Simply Explained

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2015
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The Embodied Mind: Cognitive Science and Human Experience

This classic book, first published in 1991, was one of the first to propose the “embodied cognition” approach in cognitive science. It pioneered the connections between phenomenology and science and between Buddhist practices and science—claims that have since become highly influential.

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Francisco J. Varela, Evan Thompson, Eleanor Rosch, Jon Kabat-Zinn (preface)
2025
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The Expectation Effect: How Your Mindset Can Change Your World

You’ve heard of the placebo effect and how sugar pills can accelerate healing.

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David Robson
2025
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Cognitive Psychology Explained in Less than 5 Minutes

In the middle of the 20th Century, Psychology transformed thanks to the Cognitive Revolution. So what is Cognitive Psychology, and what is its story from the 1960s to today?

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2020
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Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think (Second Edition)

Discover simple yet powerful steps you can take to overcome emotional distress—and feel happier, calmer, and more confident.

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Dennis Greenberger, Christine A. Padesky
2015
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Redesign Your Mind: The Breakthrough Program for Real Cognitive Change

Experience a complete mental fitness and cognitive change program through simple visualization exercises. Eric Maisel, PhD. guides you through techniques that change not only what you think―but how you think.

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Eric Maisel
2021
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#37 Annie Duke: Getting Better by Being Wrong

Annie understands the intersection of luck, skill, and making decisions in uncertain, chaotic environments better than most people on the planet.

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The Knowledge Project Podcast
2018
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#8 Julia Galef: The Art of Changing Minds

I discuss rationality, changing minds (our own and others), filtering information, and a lot more with Julia Galef.

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The Knowledge Project Podcast
2016
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Judith Simmer-Brown & Gaylon Ferguson: The New Science of Compassion

Serving as a hub for the study and development of contemplative education, Naropa University’s Center for the Advancement of Contemplative Education is an international resource for educators at Naropa and beyond to expand their knowledge and experience of contemplative education.

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Gaylon Ferguson
2017
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Overcoming Depression: A Self-Help Guide Using Cognitive Behavioural Techniques (3rd Edition)

If you suffer from depression you are far from alone. Depression is very common, affecting over 300 million people around the world.

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Paul Gilbert
2025
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