Current theories

Question 1

Information processing approach

Answer 1

study specific functions in the child and how they develop. What is going on in the brain – (when solving a problem, rememb er

Question 2

Components of information processing theory

Answer 2

1. Stimuli går igenom “sensory register” filtrerar bort och har endast kvar den viktiga informationen
2. Informationen går sedan vidare in i “working memory” - gör att vi blir medveten om stimuli. → Rehearsing och Recording info. 3. Lagrar sedan information i long term storage- om vi sedan ska ta fram informationen igen så gör vi en recall via working memory.

Question 3

Metacognition:

Answer 3

Att vara medveten om ens tankar och kunna fatta rätt beslut. relaterat till excutive functions. Utvecklas senare i livet, börjar redan vid ung ålder men utvecklas över tid.

Question 4

Executive functions is ?

Answer 4

controlling, inhibit responses that you don’t want to etc.

Question 5

två saker som ingår i Higher processing

Answer 5

Executive functions , metacognition

Question 6

Undergrenar av attention

Answer 6

Focused, Divided focus ( multitesking, Shifting focus, Sustained focus , Selective: focus

Question 7

metamemory

Answer 7

reflect upon ones memory and how one learn. Small children do not reflect like this “I’ve known this my entire life”

Question 8

Metacomprehension

Answer 8

knowing what knowing is. It is better to know something or guess something. What knowledge is best, facts, opinions?

Question 9

Self-regulation

Answer 9

the process of continually monitoring and controlling progress toward a goal

Question 10

Theory of mind

Answer 10

The ability to attribute mental states to oneself and others and to understand that others have beliefs, desires and intentions that are different from one’s own