PSYC 3260 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Mary Whiton Calkins, Ulric Neisser, Hermann Ebbinghaus
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Focused on investigating the mental processes that give rise to our perceptions and interpretations of the world around us. Goal of research in field of cognitive psychology is to specify how each of these processes are organized and coordinated by the mind. Cognition- (or mental ability) is a term that refers to the acquisition, storage, transformation, and use of knowledge. Cognitive psychology: sometimes it is a synonym for the word cognition, sometimes it refers to particular theoretical approach to psychology. Cognitive approach- theoretical orientation that emphasizes people"s thought processes and their knowledge. Grant the ability to think, to recognize and interpret your environment, and to act (or react) strategically to stimuli in your environment. Gives the ability to plan, to create, to interact with others, and to process all of the thoughts, sensations, and emotions that you experience on a daily basis. Your cognitive abilities operate together in intricate and highly coordinated ways to create your conscious experiences.
