Module 1 Introduction to Cognitive Psychology Flashcards
Cognitive Psychology
The scientific study of human cognition, encompassing mental abilities such as perceiving, learning, remembering, thinking, reasoning, and understanding.
Cognition
Mental processes involved in acquiring, storing, transforming, and using information, often referred to as “knowing.”
Behaviorism
A psychological approach that focuses on observable behavior and excludes the consideration of internal mental processes.
Cognitive Revolution
The shift in psychology towards focusing on internal mental processes, beginning in the mid-20th century.
Experimental Methods
Research techniques that involve systematic manipulation and measurement of variables in controlled conditions to study cognitive phenomena.
Computational Models
Formal mathematical or computational representations used to simulate and understand human cognition.
Neural Cognitive Psychology
The study of human cognition using brain imaging techniques and neurobiological methods to understand the neural basis of cognition.
Perception
The process of organizing and interpreting sensory information to understand the environment.
Attention
The cognitive process of selectively concentrating on certain aspects of the environment while ignoring others.
Learning
The acquisition of new knowledge or skills through experience, study, or teaching.
Memory
The cognitive process of encoding, storing, and retrieving information over time.
Concept Formation
The mental process of categorizing experiences by constructing functionally relevant categories.
Judgment and Decision Making
The cognitive processes involved in evaluating alternatives and making choices.
Reasoning
The cognitive process of evaluating logical arguments and making inferences.
Problem Solving
The cognitive process of finding solutions to complex or ill-defined problems.
