EDPS 200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Behaviorism, Procedural Knowledge, Semantic Memory
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Changes in knowledge make changes in behaviour possible. The human brain both impacts and is impacted by learning. Regular completion of tasks develop certain areas of the brain. Allows complex cognitive task such as integrating past and present exp about age 7. 0-6 years - developing life experiences to use later in life. Cognitive approach suggests that what individual brings to new learning sit amongst most important elements. Applies to may different situations i. e. how to read, use a computer, or focus attention ur situation t experience after g situation is i. e. how to read, use a computer, or focus attention. To have knowledge of something is to remember it over time, and be able to you need it. Very large capacity (beyond what can be processed) Process of detecting a stimulus and assigning meaning to it. Feature analysis of sensory input into meaningful pattern. Use of context and prior knowledge to recognize patterns quickly.