Psychology 3130A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Revolution, Media Multitasking

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 3130A/B
• Professor: John Paul Minda

Document Summary

Cognitive psychology has traditionally been defined as the study of information processing and behaviour. Thinking is a very specific subset of mental activity that involves working with mental representations, planning and executing behaviours and the coordination of cognitive resources. Thinking can be divided into different ways, including based on content, effort, the desired outcome underlying cognitive processes and function: these kinds of divisions are intuitive. Theory of mind: a second set of behaviours where you try to consider the contents of another person"s thoughts. The first behaviour is a conscious and effortful process, whereas the second is an intuitive and procedural process that defies verbal description: both rely on some form of retrieved memory. Many researchers argue that humans are quite capable of predicting and judging information even in the face of incomplete and sparse information. Current research suggests that there is nearly always a cost, and that this cost may even last beyond the multitasking event.