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Cognition, a central focus in psychology, encompasses the intricate processes involved in acquiring, storing, processing, and using information. Students exploring cognition delve into the study of mental functions such as perception, attention, memory, language, and problem-solving. The field examines how individuals acquire knowledge, make decisions, and engage in complex cognitive tasks. Students learn about cognitive development across the lifespan, exploring how thought processes evolve from infancy through adulthood. Cognitive psychology also investigates the influence of factors like perception, memory, and language on problem-solving and decision-making. Through experiments, observations, and theoretical discussions, students gain insights into the workings of the mind, fostering a deep appreciation for the complexities of human cognition and its role in shaping behavior and experience. The study of cognition is foundational for understanding human intelligence, learning, and the myriad ways individuals interact with and interpret the world around them.
Cognition
Essential Lessons
Essential Lessons are content lessons that are required by all students to complete.
Mr. Wince will ask to see your notes throughout the quarter and give feedback and engage in conversations about the content.
Checklist (5 Lessons)
Growing Our Vocabulary
Introduction to Cognition
How Confirmation Bias Works
Theory: Piaget's 4 Stages
Choice!
Mr. Wince will ask to see your notes throughout the quarter and give feedback and engage in conversations about the content.
Checklist (5 Lessons)
Growing Our Vocabulary
Introduction to Cognition
How Confirmation Bias Works
Theory: Piaget's 4 Stages
Choice!
Growing Our Vocabulary
Directions: These words need to be in your notes*
These words will be incorporated into your lessons so that you have the context around how these words and concepts are used!
*CREATE VOCABULARY CARDS with the notecards in your table boxes for each term
These words will be incorporated into your lessons so that you have the context around how these words and concepts are used!
*CREATE VOCABULARY CARDS with the notecards in your table boxes for each term
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Cognition
Confirmation Bias Belief Perseverance |
Theory
Heuristics Mental Sets |
Algorithms
Fixation Insight |
Introduction to Cognition |
How Confirmation Bias Works |
Theory:
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Choice!
Choose ONE of the topics below
These Lessons can help you better understand different aspects of the concept we are studying.
Select one that will add to your learning about this topic.
These may be articles/videos/podcasts about our topics and there may or may not be specific instructions to do something with them other than read/watch/listen and see how it can add meaning to your understanding.
If the link is directly to a video, article, ect. WITHOUT specific instructions write down 3-5 things you learned about the topic in your Notes.
Select one that will add to your learning about this topic.
These may be articles/videos/podcasts about our topics and there may or may not be specific instructions to do something with them other than read/watch/listen and see how it can add meaning to your understanding.
If the link is directly to a video, article, ect. WITHOUT specific instructions write down 3-5 things you learned about the topic in your Notes.
Documentary:
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Sharpen Your Brain! |
Podcast: CogNation |
Theory:
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Theory:
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