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dual-coding theory

dual-coding theory proper noun: a theory of cognition according to which visual and verbal information are both used to represent information, but processed in different ways.

Proper noun

dual-coding theory

  1. A theory of cognition according to which visual and verbal information are both used to represent information, but processed in different ways.

Questions about dual-coding theory

What does dual-coding theory mean?
Dual-coding theory means a theory of cognition according to which visual and verbal information are both used to represent information, but processed in different ways.
What part of speech is dual-coding theory?
Dual-coding theory is a proper noun.

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