PSYC 304 Lecture 2: Chapter 3 Notes
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Operational thought tests: where would you put a third eye, pendulum task- give different strings, mass, forces, scientific method goes out the window when stressed/aroused ebcasue libic system takes over and prefrontal cortex is limited. Piagetian approach to cognitive development: assimilation scheme (new information is altered to fit an existing scheme) same. Information process- gradual transformations in abilities: encoding-initial recording information, storage-information saved for future use, retrieval-recovery of stored information, automatization- the degree to which an activity requires attention. Improvements during adolescent- advancements in several domains- metacognition- knowledge that people have about their own thinking processes and their ability to monitor their cognition (thinking about thinking) *know table comparing piaget, vygotsky, and information processing. There is a relational style and analytical style of teaching. Intelligence benchmark: differentiating the intelligent from the unintelligent. Fluid intelligence- the ability to deal with new problems and situations.
