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Cognitive Psychology Simply Explained

2015

06:50 min

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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What Is the Cognitive Psychology Approach? 12 Key Theories

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

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Jeremy Sutton
2022
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Cognitive Psychology: The Science of How We Think

This article discusses what cognitive psychology is, the history of this field, and current directions for research.

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Kendra Cherry
2022
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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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16 Compassion Focused Therapy Training Exercises and Worksheets

Compassion gets a lot of attention in positive psychology, and for good reason – it’s a major concern of many religious and philosophical leaders, including the Dalai Lama and Pope Francis.

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Courtney E. Ackerman
2021
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Shame and Compassion: Q&A With Paul Gilbert, Part 2 of 2

Psychology of compassion is discussed (part 2)

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Arash Emamzadeh
2019
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