cognitive factor

Sigmund Freud believed that magical thinking was produced by cognitive developmental factors.

Both focus on affective rather than cognitive factors as central to the process.

His research focuses on cognitive factors affecting anxiety.

In studying children's pictures, a wide variety of cognitive, personal, and cultural factors needs to be taken into account.

Other associated factors, both cognitive and behavioral, may contribute.

In a way, this is a plus, for it concentrates attention on the cognitive factors intended to raise consciousness.

Thus, cognitive factors alone will not adequately explain environmental action.

An equally plausible interpretation involves the interaction of cognitive, biological and behavioral factors.

A cognitive bias is the human tendency to make systematic decisions in certain circumstances based on cognitive factors rather than evidence.

Another cognitive factor may be that of using alcohol to cope with problems.