PSYC 273 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Executive Functions, Working Memory, Information Processing
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Not all children are getting exposure to the same life experiences. Expansion of information-processing capacities rather than a sudden shift to a new stage. Progression largely due to gains in the efficiency with which children use their limited working memories. Automatization of piagetian stage schemes -> more working memory available to integrate them into an improved representation. Central conceptual structures - networks of concepts and relations. Realization that it is possible to hold a false belief of someone else"s false belief. Ability to think of a situation from at least 2 different perspectives. Process of continuously monitoring progress toward a goal, checking outcomes, and redirecting unsuccessful efforts. Thought of whether or not you are capable of doing something. Gardner"s theory of multiple intelligences - defines intelligence in terms of distinct sets of processing operations that permit individuals to engage in a wide range of culturally valued activities. Iq can underestimate intelligence of children from ethnic minority groups.
