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Cognitive Process

Gujarat Board · Class 11 · Psychology

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Topics in Cognitive Process

1

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
2

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
3

Thinking

  • Basis for all cognitive processes, highly pronounced in humans
  • Mental manipulation of information from environment
  • Mediating process between problem (stimulus) and solution (response)
4

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

Key Concepts

Mental processes that include perceptionA model that compares human mindAn ideational process that is symbolicMental categories that group objectsLogical thinking that leads to conclusions

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