Cognitive Process
Gujarat Board · Class 11 · Psychology
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Introduction to Cognitive Process
- Modern psychology studies both overt behaviour (directly observable like running, crying) and covert behaviour (not directly observable like thinking, imagining)
- Cognitive processes are mental/covert behaviours including perception, attention, memory, thinking, reasoning, problem-solving
- Cognitive Approach emphasizes mental processes and is considered a separate branch - Cognitive Psychology
Information Processing Approach and Model
- Based on computer analogy - humans process information like computers
- Human brain functions like computer software with input, processing, storage, and output
- Sensory system acts as input channel sending information to brain
Thinking
- Basis for all cognitive processes, highly pronounced in humans
- Mental manipulation of information from environment
- Mediating process between problem (stimulus) and solution (response)
Concepts
- Mental grouping of objects, events, people based on common characteristics
- Example: Four legs, two ears, one tail, barking = Dog concept
- Help in quick and effective thinking and communication
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