Ch 7 Info Process Flashcards
In the sensory register what are stored momentarily? How do we move it to short-term memory storage?
Sights and sound.
We can move it to short-term memory storage if we attend to the sensory register items
What does the short-term memory stored retain?
We retain attended to information briefly so we can actively work on reaching the goal.
Define working memory
It refers to the number of items that can be held in your mind while engaging in other activities that you can manipulate
What is considered the conscious, reflective part of our mental system? There’s also the reasoning, problem-solving.
The central executive director flow of information so that we can engage in more complex, flexible thinking
True or false. Automatic processes are so well that they require no Space in working memory
True. The more information we process in working memory and the more effectively we process it, the more likely it is to transfer to our third and largest storage area which is the long-term memory.
How is information and long-term memory categorized?
It is categorized by its contents
What are the several aspects of cognitive system that improve with age when referring to the store model?
One, the basic capacity especially working memory
Two, the speed with which children work on the information in the system
Three their executive function, apply strategies for goal oriented behavior
How would stress affect working memory for a child in poverty?
A child who is stressed in their environment will have structure change in their brain for example their prefrontal cortex and it’s connections with the hippocampus which governs working memory capacity is impaired
Define executive function
Executive function is necessary for self initiated, purposeful behavior in novel and challenging situations
For example, suppressing impulses planning organizing redirecting thought and behavior
What are some genetic contribution to individual differences and working memory capacity and attention processing?
Inhibiting inappropriate responses
In Robbie cases Neo-Piagetian theory what are the three factors that contribute to cognitive change?
Brain development. Neurological changes including synaptic growth and synaptic pruning. Biology is the base for cognitive development.
Practice with schemes and out of my station. Piagetian schemes are child’s mental strategies. And within each stage through repeated use the child schemes become automatic which frees up there working memory capacity.
Formation of central conceptual structures this is where networks of concepts allow them to permit to think about wide ranges of situations.
Continuum of acquisition shows what about children?
That many understandings appear in specific situations at times rather than being mastered all at once
What is Seaglers model of strategy choice?
It’s kind of like survival of the fittest when it comes to strategies. Children will test the usefulness of each strategy and only some strategies will be selected and will survive whatever helps them more better problem-solving techniques.
What does Min strategy referred to when it comes to Siegler model?
When children select strategies on the basis of accuracy and speed they also use the min strategy. Where it minimizes the work.
The store model has three mental systems for processing what are they.
The sensory register, short-term memory, and long-term memory.
Why is attention fundamental to human thinking?
Because it determines which information will be considered in any task
