Information Processing

Question 1

Information processing approaches is?

Answer 1

Approaches to cognitive development that seek to identify the ways that individuals take in, use, and store information

Question 2

3 foundations for information processing approach?

Answer 2

1) Encoding
2) Storage
3) Retrieval

Question 3

What is automatization?

Answer 3

Degree to which an activity requires attention

Question 4

What does automatization help us do?

Answer 4

Helps us in our initial encounters with the world by “automatically” priming us to process info in particular ways.

Question 5

Sensory store is?

Answer 5

Initial momentary storage of info, lasting only an instant

Question 6

Chunk is?

Answer 6

Meaningful group of stimuli that can be stored as a unit in short-term memory

Question 7

How long is short-term memory?

Answer 7

15-25s

Question 8

Short-term memory is?

Answer 8

Short duration limited capacity memory component in which selected input is worked on

Question 9

Working memory is?

Answer 9

A set of memory stores that actively manipulate and rehearse information

Question 10

The central executive is?

Answer 10

Controls the functions of short-term memory, selecting strategies for remembering.

Question 11

Long term memory is?

Answer 11

Unlimited capacity storage where info is stored permanently

Question 12

Attention is?

Answer 12

Information processing involving the ability to sort out different stimuli in the environment

Question 13

Information processing failures are from what?

Answer 13

Due to inability to draw out info from sensory store.

Question 14

Attention getting is?

Answer 14

Bright colors, attractive, loud noise

Question 15

Attention holding is?

Answer 15

Something meaningful to us

Question 16

Implicit memory is?

Answer 16

Procedural memories

Ex. Riding a bike

Question 17

Planning is?

Answer 17

The ability to allocate attentional resources on that basis of goals that one wishes to achieve

Question 18

Explicit memory is?

Answer 18

The conscious recollection of memory.

Question 19

Autobiographical memory is?

Answer 19

Memories for specific events, involving oneself.

Question 20

Average age for earliest autobiographical memory?

Answer 20

40m

Question 21

Metamemory is?

Answer 21

Understanding the processes that underlie memory

Question 22

Scripts are?

Answer 22

General representations in memory of a sequence or series of events

Question 23

Earliest memories typically include?

Answer 23

Negative events
Markers (trips, very unexpected events)
Later influences

Question 24

What 4 factors influence memory development?

Answer 24

1) Strategies
2) Knowledge
3) Metamemory
4) Capacity

Question 25

Mnemoics are?

Answer 25

Formal strategies for organizing material in ways that make it more likely to be remembered

Question 26

Critical thinking is?

Answer 26

Thinking that makes us use cognitive skills and strategies

Question 27

4 memory strategies ?

Answer 27

Rehearsal
Organization
Imagery
Elaboration

Question 28

Rehearsal is?

Answer 28

Repeating info out load

Question 29

Organization is?

Answer 29

Grouping info into meaningful chunks

Question 30

Imagery is?

Answer 30

Creating a mental image of info

Question 31

Elaboration is?

Answer 31

Creates a relationship between multiple pieces of info form different categories

Question 32

Strategies for memory development?

Answer 32

Goal directed processes that are adopted to enhance memory performance

Question 33

Knowledge for memory development?

Answer 33

Children are likely to remember material they know about and understand.

Question 34

Capacity for memory development?

Answer 34

Childs memory is limited due to processing capacity.