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social science subjects > social research > philosophy and the social sciences > general philosophy > situated cognition
social science subjects > social research > philosophy and the social sciences > cognitive sciences, neurosciences, and social explanation > situated cognition

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situated cognition  

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  • The theory that meaningful learning takes place in complex, authentic situations, not in isolation. The interaction of learners with these situations influences their ability to develop a meaningful understanding of new concepts and skills and to transfer new skills to other relevant situations. [Source: The SAGE Glossary of the Social and Behavioral Sciences; Situated Cognition]

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