Compare and Contrast Cognitive Theory with Constructivism in Terms of Special

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Essay

Compare and contrast cognitive theory with constructivism in terms of special education. In what ways are they similar and in what ways do they differ?

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Definitions:

Cognitive Appraisal

A psychological process where individuals evaluate and interpret their emotional response to a specific situation.

James-Lange Theory

A theory suggesting that emotions result from the perception of bodily reactions to stimuli, rather than directly from the stimuli themselves.

Cannon-Bard Theory

The theory that emotional experiences occur simultaneously with physiological responses, rather than one causing the other.

Physiological Arousal

A state of heightened physiological activity, involving the nervous and endocrine systems, often in response to a stimulus.