10 Questions
What does behaviorism primarily deal with?
Measurable, observable behavior
What is cognition primarily concerned with?
Acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought and experience
How is cognitive development assessed?
By measuring concept formation, perception, information processing, and language acquisition
What is included in cognition?
Knowing, remembering, understanding, communicating, and learning
What does cognition include?
Knowing, remembering, understanding, communicating, and learning
How is cognitive development assessed?
By measuring concept formation, perception, information processing, and language acquisition
Before behaviorism, what was the focus of studies on human thinking?
Interpreting unconscious thoughts and dreams subjectively
What is behaviorism primarily concerned with?
Measurable, observable behavior
What kind of studies were conducted before behaviorism emerged?
Studies on how people think unconsciously in a subjective manner
What is included in cognitive development?
Growth in one’s ability to think and to reason
Study Notes
Understanding Psychology
Behaviorism
- Primarily deals with observable behaviors and the environmental factors that influence them
- Focuses on the study of external stimuli and the responses they evoke
Cognition
- Primarily concerned with mental processes, such as perception, attention, memory, language, and problem-solving
- Includes processes like thinking, knowing, and problem-solving
- Involves the study of mental functions that underlie our ability to process information
Assessing Cognitive Development
- Cognitive development is assessed through various methods, including observations, interviews, and standardized tests
- These assessments help evaluate cognitive abilities, such as thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving
Historical Context
- Before behaviorism, the focus of studies on human thinking was on consciousness and the structure of the mind
- Studies conducted before behaviorism emerged were primarily introspective, focusing on the analysis of conscious experience
- These studies relied heavily on self-reporting and personal reflections
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