PSYC 4072 Study Guide - Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Stroop Effect, Psy
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Perspective regarding the cognitive functioning of humans as comparable to the functioning of computers. The data from experiences enters the brain through various sensory routes where they progress like stages on analysis. The amount of time it takes to process a signal, prepare a response and then execute that response. Measured by reaction time general slowing hypothesis. The increase in reaction time reflects a general decline of information processing speed within the nervous system of the aging individual. Age complexity hypothesis through slowing of central processes in the nervous system, age differences increase as tasks become more complex and processing resources are stretched more and more to their limit. Teens 16-19 are 4 times more likely to crash than someone over 65. They compensate for cognitive deficits selectivity, capacity and vigilance aspects of attention. Selectivity info processing is inherently limited; we select some info at the expense of.
