PSYCH211 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Information Processing, Individuation, Statistical Inference

• School: University of Waterloo
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYCH211
• Professor: Nancekivell

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Here is a little study guide based on my lecture. Information processing account argues that development is the result of basic cognitive mechanisms like memory developing. A discussion at the level of concepts and theories. They want to know the mechanism behind development. 4 name the two numerical systems discussed in class: individuation system, analogue magnum system. Another way about talking about working memory: analogue magnum system. System in our brain that allows us to distinguish between two sets. Our true understanding of number is entirely separate. These two systems are more fundamental to perception. 6 how does our ability to discriminate ratios develop with age? ratios newborns 1-3. Statistical inference and sensitivity to sampling in 11 month old infants-xu and denison. 9 rakison & butterworth showed category develop changed with age. 14-18 months infants categorized based on the part (legs for animals and wheels for vehicles) where 22 months did not.