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What does behaviorism primarily deal with?
What does behaviorism primarily deal with?
- Concept formation and perception
- Measurable, observable behavior (correct)
- Neurological and psychological development
- Unconscious subjective thoughts
What is cognition primarily concerned with?
What is cognition primarily concerned with?
- Analyzing behavior patterns
- Measuring brain development
- Acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought and experience (correct)
- Studying unconscious thoughts and dreams
How is cognitive development assessed?
How is cognitive development assessed?
- By studying neurological development
- By measuring concept formation, perception, information processing, and language acquisition (correct)
- By observing behavior patterns
- By examining unconscious thoughts and dreams
What is included in cognition?
What is included in cognition?
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What does cognition include?
What does cognition include?
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How is cognitive development assessed?
How is cognitive development assessed?
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Before behaviorism, what was the focus of studies on human thinking?
Before behaviorism, what was the focus of studies on human thinking?
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What is behaviorism primarily concerned with?
What is behaviorism primarily concerned with?
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What kind of studies were conducted before behaviorism emerged?
What kind of studies were conducted before behaviorism emerged?
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What is included in cognitive development?
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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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