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Which type of knowledge involves knowing facts and information?
Which type of knowledge involves knowing facts and information?
- Procedural Knowledge
- Conceptual Knowledge
- Declarative Knowledge (correct)
- Metacognitive Knowledge
What is the process called that involves reasoning from specific observations to draw general principles?
What is the process called that involves reasoning from specific observations to draw general principles?
- Problem Solving
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning (correct)
- Analogical Reasoning
Which cognitive process is involved in manipulating information for complex tasks?
Which cognitive process is involved in manipulating information for complex tasks?
- Working Memory (correct)
- Cognitive Flexibility
- Metacognition
- Response Inhibition
What does metacognition primarily involve?
What does metacognition primarily involve?
What is characterized by the ability to suppress urges to provide correct responses?
What is characterized by the ability to suppress urges to provide correct responses?
What is the primary function associated with the rostral prefrontal cortex or Brodmann Area 10?
What is the primary function associated with the rostral prefrontal cortex or Brodmann Area 10?
How does metacognitive ability change during a person's development?
How does metacognitive ability change during a person's development?
How does reasoning ability change from preadolescence to adolescence?
How does reasoning ability change from preadolescence to adolescence?
Which type of reasoning is commonly associated with the development of problems involving relationships between objects?
Which type of reasoning is commonly associated with the development of problems involving relationships between objects?
What is the relationship between 'cool' executive function and academic performance?
What is the relationship between 'cool' executive function and academic performance?
What is a characteristic of 'hot' executive function?
What is a characteristic of 'hot' executive function?
What aspect of cognition does metacognition primarily involve?
What aspect of cognition does metacognition primarily involve?
Which of the following conditions is associated with deficits in 'cool' executive function?
Which of the following conditions is associated with deficits in 'cool' executive function?
Which brain area is involved in the processing of word meanings and concepts, aiding in analogical reasoning?
Which brain area is involved in the processing of word meanings and concepts, aiding in analogical reasoning?
What aspect of decision making does the Iowa Gambling Task primarily study?
What aspect of decision making does the Iowa Gambling Task primarily study?
Which of the following decks of cards is considered advantageous in the long run?
Which of the following decks of cards is considered advantageous in the long run?
What cognitive ability is most impacted by substance abuse in adolescents?
What cognitive ability is most impacted by substance abuse in adolescents?
Which brain region is associated with decision making and develops myelin during the teen years?
Which brain region is associated with decision making and develops myelin during the teen years?
Adolescents with lower executive functioning are more likely to use which substance?
Adolescents with lower executive functioning are more likely to use which substance?
What is a common trait observed in children and teens that is similar to patients with VMPFC damage?
What is a common trait observed in children and teens that is similar to patients with VMPFC damage?
Flashcards
Procedural Knowledge
Procedural Knowledge
Knowing how to do something, including both cognitive and motor skills.
Conceptual Knowledge
Conceptual Knowledge
The ability to understand relationships between things, including abstract concepts.
Inductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
A type of reasoning where we draw general principles from specific observations, like noticing that all the cats you've seen have tails, so you conclude all cats must have tails.
Metacognition
Metacognition
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Working Memory
Working Memory
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Abstract thinking
Abstract thinking
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Rostral prefrontal cortex (Brodmann Area 10)
Rostral prefrontal cortex (Brodmann Area 10)
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Analogical reasoning
Analogical reasoning
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Left anterior prefrontal cortex (BA 45/47)
Left anterior prefrontal cortex (BA 45/47)
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Executive Function
Executive Function
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Cool Executive Function
Cool Executive Function
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Hot Executive Function
Hot Executive Function
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Decision Making
Decision Making
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Iowa Gambling Task (IGT)
Iowa Gambling Task (IGT)
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Ventral Medial Prefrontal Cortex (VMPFC)
Ventral Medial Prefrontal Cortex (VMPFC)
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Inhibition
Inhibition
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Impact of Substance Abuse on Cognition
Impact of Substance Abuse on Cognition
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Study Notes
Adolescent Cognitive Development
- Domains of Cognition: Knowledge, reasoning, problem-solving, metacognition, executive functions, and decision-making.
Cognitive Development
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Knowledge Development: The more a person knows, the more they can learn, and the faster they can learn. This rate of knowledge increase occurs throughout middle childhood and adolescence, affecting declarative and procedural knowledge. Conceptual or abstract reasoning shows stepwise development that improves after puberty.
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Reasoning and Problem-Solving Skills: Preadolescents can engage in logical problem-solving through deduction and induction, though reasoning improves throughout adolescence and adulthood. Adolescents are better at understanding situations where these styles of reasoning work best, and are more able to revise beliefs during problem-solving. Scientific thinking, including forming and testing hypotheses, improves with secondary education and beyond.
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Analogical Reasoning: The ability to understand relationships between objects and apply this understanding to new objects. This skill improves over middle childhood to mid-adolescence. Development of the left anterior prefrontal cortex coincides with improved analogical reasoning abilities.
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Metacognition: Introspection or the ability to reflect on one's own thoughts and feelings. This includes monitoring of behavior, thinking, emotions, memory, or learning. Individuals are able to discover gaps in their knowledge through this skill, discern if thinking is logical, and monitor their own thinking.
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Executive Function: "Cool" executive functions (attention, cognitive flexibility, inhibitory control) improve through the teen years, and predict academic performance. "Hot" executive functions (decision-making) involves weighting choices with consequences and emotions.
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Decision Making: "Hot" executive function involves weighing choices with rewards and punishments that evoke emotions, which relies on distinct neural circuits. This ability develops in adolescence and allows weighing choices, and understanding possible consequences.
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Impact of Substance Abuse: Substance abuse, specifically cannabis and alcohol, can negatively affect executive functions like working memory and inhibition, and has potential effects on brain development in adolescents. Effects can be long-lasting even after stopping use, and binge drinking has negative effects on cognitive function.
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