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Componential approach to the study of reasoning refers to an approach to cognitive psychology in which performance on a task is analyzed into its component cognitive processes.

Componential Intelligence refers to one of three (3) components of intellectual Behavior in Sternberg's Triarchic Model of Intelligence involving such skills as the ability to allocate mental resources, to encode and store information, to plan and monitor, to identify problems, and to acquire new knowledge; contrast with experimental intelligence and contextual intelligence.

Componential subtheory is a term Sternberg's triarchic theory referring to an information-processing model of intelligence that includes three (3) types of components: knowledge acquisition, performance, and metacomponents.

Composite dependent variable refers to a measure of behavior that combines the results of several dependent variables into one measure of overall performance.

The Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) is a structured diagnostic interview designed to be used by trained interviewers who are not clinicians (Kessler et al., 1994). The interview can be modified to include only the stem measures for major depression.

Deutsch: Fassung / Español: Compostura / Português: Compostura / Français: Sang-froid / Italiano: Autocontrollo

Composure in the psychology context refers to an individual's ability to maintain emotional stability and calmness under stress, pressure, or challenging situations. It involves managing one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in a way that reflects resilience, self-control, and a balanced state of mind. Composure is often seen as a sign of emotional intelligence and maturity, enabling individuals to respond to difficulties with thoughtfulness and clarity rather than reacting impulsively.

Compound is defined as a material made by combining elements.

Compound stimulus refers to a complex stimulus that consists of the simultaneous presentation of two (2) or more individual stimuli.

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