Formative Exam 1 Flashcards
True False Information processing theory originated in 2001 with the Cognitive Revolution.
false
True False An interest in cognitive neuroscience among researchers preceded an interest in machine intelligence.
False
True False Connectionist models mimic processing of digital computers.
true
True False Your brain consists of about 10,000 neurons.
false
true false vygotsky and Piaget are non complimentary theories
true
Based on the YouTube video “Schema Theory” in the Information-Processing module on Blackboard, briefly state how features relate to schema acquisition.
The characteristics otherwise known as features of the dog helped the child visualize and create the schema of “dog” in their head. They are able to see something out in the world and compare the features of it in order to match it with their schema.
List the three elements of intelligent systems.
representations
processes
constraints
Briefly state how the elements in intelligent systems help to explain cognitive development.
representations are basically our schemas in our mind. Processes are how we acquire information and our constantly coming up with more complex ways of solving problems. The human brain has constraints while things such as AI do not.
State an original example of a production rule. Be sure to use the correct format
If you are tired, then you must change into pajamas.
If you are tired and change into pajamas, then you must brush your teeth.
If you are tired and you’ve brushed your teeth and changed into pajamas, then you must turn off your bedroom lights.
If you are tired and you’ve brushed your teeth, changed into pajamas, and turned off the lights, then you must get into bed.
In the YouTube video “Andrew Meltzoff on Learning” in the Information- Processing module on Blackboard, Andrew Meltzoff talks about early development. List two points that he makes
children learn more in the first five years of life than we learn in any other 5 years.
The parent is constructing the child basically by interacting with it everyday because their brains are easy to mold.
babies favorite playthings are caretakers because they need social interaction to grow.
Briefly, what is an infant’s typical behavior in each of Piaget’s sensorimotor substages?
a. Substage 1: birth – 1 month
infants building on reflexes
sucking
close fingers around objects
turn heads towards noise
Briefly, what is an infant’s typical behavior in each of Piaget’s sensorimotor substages?
b. Substage 2: 1- 4 months
action outcomes involve infants own bodies
scratch, grasp, and suck on things they happen to touch
Briefly, what is an infant’s typical behavior in each of Piaget’s sensorimotor substages?
c. Substage 3: 4-8 months
interested in action outcomes beyond their bodies
batting balls with hands
Briefly, what is an infant’s typical behavior in each of Piaget’s sensorimotor substages?
d. Substage 4: 8-12 months
begin representing objects internally and forming goals
laurent moves matchbox to get at matchbox
Briefly, what is an infant’s typical behavior in each of Piaget’s sensorimotor substages?
e. Substage 5: 12-18 months
toddlers actively search for ways to interact with the world
Briefly, what is an infant’s typical behavior in each of Piaget’s sensorimotor substages?
f. Substage 6: 18-24 months
transition to representational thought through development of language and imagery
Piaget introduced the idea of “deferred imitation.” In Piaget’s work, how is deferred imitation related to development – i.e., developmentally, what does it indicate?
Developmentally it demonstrates a transition to the pre-operational period as they are able to have more mental representations stored.
Provide a brief and original example of deferred imitation from your own recent experience.
My friend’s baby watched me snap my finger after saying something and he has never seen that before. the next day my friend sent me a video of him trying to snap after talking to her.