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Cognitive Psychology is the study of mental processes, including perception, attention, and motivation.
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The cognitive architecture ACT-R is a theoretical framework that describes the structure and function of the brain.
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The stage of information processing that involves taking in sensory information is called encoding.
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Schemas are mental frameworks that help us organize and make sense of information.
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Heuristics are mental shortcuts that help us make decisions and solve problems, but they always lead to optimal solutions.
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Divided attention is the ability to focus on multiple stimuli simultaneously.
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Long-term memory is the ability to store information for a short period of time.
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Neuroimaging techniques, such as fMRI, are used to measure brain activity in cognitive psychology research.
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Cognitive Psychology
Definition and Scope
- Study of mental processes, including perception, attention, memory, language, problem-solving, and decision-making
- Focuses on how we process, store, and retrieve information
Key Concepts
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Cognitive Architectures: Theoretical frameworks that describe the structure and function of the mind
- Examples: ACT-R, SOAR, and Connectionism
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Information Processing: The process of taking in, storing, and retrieving information
- Stages: sensation, perception, attention, encoding, storage, and retrieval
- Schemas: Mental frameworks that help us organize and make sense of information
- Heuristics: Mental shortcuts that help us make decisions and solve problems
Cognitive Processes
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Attention: The ability to selectively focus on certain stimuli or tasks
- Types: selective, divided, and sustained attention
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Memory: The ability to store and retrieve information
- Types: sensory, short-term, and long-term memory
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Language: The ability to understand and communicate through verbal and non-verbal symbols
- Components: phonology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics
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Problem-Solving: The ability to identify and solve problems
- Strategies: algorithmic, heuristic, and insight-based
Research Methods
- Behavioral Experiments: Studies that measure behavioral responses to controlled stimuli
- Neuroimaging Techniques: Methods that measure brain activity, such as fMRI and EEG
- Self-Report Measures: Surveys and questionnaires that ask participants to report their thoughts and feelings
Applications
- Artificial Intelligence: Development of computer systems that mimic human cognition
- Education: Understanding how people learn and process information to improve teaching methods
- Clinical Psychology: Understanding and treating cognitive disorders, such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Alzheimer's disease
Cognitive Psychology
Definition and Scope
- Study of mental processes, including perception, attention, memory, language, problem-solving, and decision-making
- Focuses on how we process, store, and retrieve information
Key Concepts
Cognitive Architectures
- Theoretical frameworks that describe the structure and function of the mind
- Examples: ACT-R, SOAR, and Connectionism
Information Processing
- Process of taking in, storing, and retrieving information
- Stages: sensation, perception, attention, encoding, storage, and retrieval
Schemas
- Mental frameworks that help us organize and make sense of information
Heuristics
- Mental shortcuts that help us make decisions and solve problems
Cognitive Processes
Attention
- Ability to selectively focus on certain stimuli or tasks
- Types: selective, divided, and sustained attention
Memory
- Ability to store and retrieve information
- Types: sensory, short-term, and long-term memory
Language
- Ability to understand and communicate through verbal and non-verbal symbols
- Components: phonology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics
Problem-Solving
- Ability to identify and solve problems
- Strategies: algorithmic, heuristic, and insight-based
Research Methods
Behavioral Experiments
- Studies that measure behavioral responses to controlled stimuli
Neuroimaging Techniques
- Methods that measure brain activity, such as fMRI and EEG
Self-Report Measures
- Surveys and questionnaires that ask participants to report their thoughts and feelings
Applications
Artificial Intelligence
- Development of computer systems that mimic human cognition
Education
- Understanding how people learn and process information to improve teaching methods
Clinical Psychology
- Understanding and treating cognitive disorders, such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Alzheimer's disease
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Test your knowledge of cognitive psychology, including mental processes, cognitive architectures, and information processing.
