Information Processing Approach to Cognitive Change

Question 1

Information Processing System : Sensory memory

Answer 1

holds incoming sensory information in its o.g.

Question 2

Information Processing System : Sensory memory holds ______, which is ______

Answer 2

Attention; awareness of information

Question 3

Information Processing System : Working memory (3)

Answer 3

Holds and processes information that is being ‘worked on’ : manipulated, encoded, or retrieved

Question 4

Information Processing System : Working memory encompasses the _____ executive and the _______ function

Answer 4

central; executive

Question 5

Central executive (3 huge roles)

Answer 5

Control processor that directs the flow of information and regulates cognitive activities :
1. attention
2. action
3. problem-solving

Question 6

Executive function (3 huge roles)

Answer 6

Cognitive process of : understanding information, making decisions, and problem-solving

Question 7

What does the information processing system entail (3 big memory things)

Answer 7

1. Sensory memory
2. Working memory
3. Long-term memory

Question 8

Long-term memory

Answer 8

Unlimited store that holds information indefinitely

Question 9

In adolescence, why do people engage in risk-taking behaviors?

Answer 9

because their limbic system (which has higher reward-processing and reduced inhibition) is more developed than their prefrontal cortex

Question 10

Adolescents are more responsive to ______ feedback (you in?!)

Answer 10

positive