History Of Cognitive Psychology 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Cognition is a compound of what two Latin terms?
A
co-
gnoscere
2
Q
What does co- mean?
A
together
to come
3
Q
What does gnoscere mean?
A
to know
4
Q
Knowing, requires ____________. These involve acquiring, storage, transformation and use of knowledge.
A
mental activity
5
Q
This field of psychology deals with how people perceive, learn, remember and think about information, and how they use
such information.
A
Cognitive Psychology
6
Q
Why do we even study Cognitive Psychology?
A
- Cognitive Psychology holds a major domain in human psychology— covering perception, thinking, intelligence, and memory.
- It studies the mind and how it works— thinking, problem-solving, and decision making.
- It has a widespread influence on other areas of psychology— understanding people, learning, changing behaviors, and managing disorders.