We examine the role of cognitive processes in self-regulation and achievement behavior. Examples include: construal; counterfactual thinking; planning; prospective memory; evaluative mindset.

Looking at these topics from a social-cognitive perspective allows researchers to learn more about the mental processes that play a role in social behavior. For example, a social cognitive therapy ...

“Cognition is the term used to describe the ... their motor skills and their interaction with objects," says Sam. An example of development and learning at this stage is when babies put objects ...

Chalmers. They argued that the environment plays an active role in our cognitive processes. Take their example of "the use of pen and paper to perform long multiplication"—something that could ...