Neuroscience and Cognition Overview

<p>By measuring changes in blood flow to map brain activity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Genotype (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>fMRI (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Retrieval practice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The initial processing of sensory input for storage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The conscious awareness and understanding of one's own thinking (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To improve learning strategies based on performance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Investigating how humans acquire and retain information. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cramming before an exam. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can lead to reduced efficiency and errors in both tasks being undertaken. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased cognitive overload and potential for stress. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It actively processes and stores new memories for long-term storage. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Multisensory learning can enhance understanding and retention. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cognitive style (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Neuroplasticity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Growth mindset values effort and learning, fixed mindset sees intelligence as unchangeable. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Providing a single, standardized curriculum for all learners. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Trust vs. Mistrust stage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Encouraging a learner's individual development and personal growth, ensuring a sense of belonging and self-esteem (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The interconnectedness of the body, mind, and environment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Engaging the entire body in attentive listening, not just focusing on visual cues (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Engaging the senses to learn and understand the world around them (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Initiative vs. Guilt Stage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Concrete Operational Stage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Concrete Operational Stage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Scaffolding (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Industry vs. Inferiority Stage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Constructivism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Identity versus Role Confusion Stage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Teacher-led direct instruction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reinforcement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cognitive development (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cognitivism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To decrease the likelihood of a behavior reoccurring (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Analyzing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Understanding the mental processes involved in learning and cognition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The addition of details to enhance understanding and memory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The importance of exploration and independent resolution of challenges (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To offer support and guidance that promotes learning beyond the learner's current abilities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Learning where individuals take control, set goals, and solve problems independently (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using rehearsal and meaningful encoding (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The role of social interactions and context in shaping individual learning (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The storage of information for a long time, including knowledge and experiences. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is the act of reinforcing new information through practice and connection. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Recalling a phone number right after hearing it. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Actively paying attention and engaging with new material. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Currently active recall of information. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The process of taking in, processing, remembering, and using information.

Tiny cells that form a complex communication network in the brain.

The scientific study of the brain and nervous system.

A brain structure that manages emotions and memory.

A technique for mapping brain activity by measuring blood flow changes.

Awareness and understanding of one's own learning processes.

Initial processing of sensory input into a form usable by the brain.

The process of accessing stored information when needed.

Spacing out study sessions to improve retention.

Introducing challenges during learning to boost resilience.

The study of how the human brain acquires and processes information.

A set of mental skills for planning, focusing attention, and remembering instructions.

Intensive studying shortly before an exam, often leading to cognitive overload.

Spreading out study sessions over time to improve retention and organization.

Brain region that aids in absorbing and storing information related to memory.

The brain's ability to adapt in response to experience.

Celebrates cognitive differences like autism and ADHD.

Belief in the power of effort and resilience to improve abilities.

Tailors teaching to meet individual student needs and interests.

Skills helping students navigate life's complexities.

Explains how the brain processes sensory input, working memory, and long-term memory.

Describes the link between body, mind, and environment for learning.

The peak of Maslow's Hierarchy, focusing on personal growth and fulfillment.

Active listening that involves the entire body, not just the ears.

Stage where infants explore the world through senses and actions, developing object permanence.

Control movements in tiny muscles like hands and fingers.

A stage where children (3-6 yrs) take charge in play and social interactions.

Understanding that some physical properties remain constant despite changes in appearance.

Teaching method where complex concepts are broken into smaller, manageable steps.

A tendency in children to view the world only from their own perspective.

A developmental stage between ages 12-17 involving physical changes such as growth spurts and secondary sexual characteristics.

A key developmental stage for adolescents (ages 12-17) focused on exploring and forming personal identity, including beliefs and values.

Cognitive development stage in adolescents (ages 12-17) where thinking becomes abstract, systematic, and complex.

A learning theory focusing on observable actions and responses, often utilizing reinforcement and punishment.

A learning process where a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a significant one, leading to a conditioned response.

Decreases the likelihood of a behavior reoccurring.

Focuses on understanding internal mental processes like thinking, memory, and problem-solving.

Categorizes educational objectives into six levels of cognitive complexity.

Cognitive frameworks that help people organize and interpret information.

Attention, memory, and problem-solving methods in learning.

The gap between independent learner abilities and potential with help.

Independent control of one's learning with goal-setting.

A guide (teacher/peer) who helps within the ZPD.

Learning through exploration and problem-solving independently.

Learning new information by actively paying attention and engaging with the material.

Organizing and reinforcing new information by connecting it to prior knowledge and practicing it.

A mental space that temporarily holds a small amount of information for a short time, usually a few seconds to a minute.

The storage of information for a long time, including knowledge, skills, and experiences.