Cognition
It is a mental activity that describes how we acquire, store, transform, and use knowledge.
Who were the 3 main individuals that influenced the origin of cognitive psychology?
Aristotle, William James, and Wilhelm Wundt
What is the cognitive approach?
Our mental processes are similar to networks that link together neuron-like units and processes occur in parallel.
how can educational cognition be used?
It can be used as learning strategies.
What did Aristotle emphasize in cognitive psychology?
Aristotle emphasized empirical evidence.
What is cognitive neuroscience?
Research techniques of cognitive psychology are combined with various methods for assessing the structure and function of the brain.
how can clinical cognitive psychology be used?
During clinical cognitive psych., memories are processed differently due to the individual's mental illness(es).
Wilhelm Wundt is also known as what?
He is also known as the Founder of Psychology.
What does research on the cerebral cortex show?
Research shows that neural activity is distributed throughout a brain region vs. localized to a smaller portion.
what are some areas of psychology where cognition is used?
memory processing, behavior, developmental, and social psychology
What did Wilhelm Wundt emphasize?
Wundt emphasized introspection.
What is serial processing?
Mental tasks that must be carried out in sequence, one after another, rather than simultaneously.
when was cognitive psychology founded?
What is William James best known for?
What are the three disciplines of cognitive neuroscience?
1. cognitive psychology
2.Neuroscience
3. Artificial Intelligence