Introduction to Cognitive Psychology Flashcards
1
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What is Information Processing Theory?
A
Perspective combining human thinking to computer data analysis
2
Q
What is representationalism?
A
Knowledge about the world is represented in our minds
3
Q
Why might we use representationalism?
A
To simplify it/ease cognitive load
4
Q
Cognitive processes can operate on ___________
A
Representations
5
Q
What is a Dual Task paradigm?
A
Performing two tasks simultaneously
6
Q
What is an example of a dual task paradigm?
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STM vs WM
7
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Representationalism
Knowledge of the world is represented in our minds, so cognitive processes…
A
Can operate on these representations
