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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
Piaget's Theory of 4 Stages
Choice! Choose One Topic
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
Piaget's Theory of 4 Stages
Choice! Choose One Topic
Growing Our Vocabulary
Directions: These words need to be added to your personal glossary with definitions.
* = words that go in the Frayer Model
* = words that go in the Frayer Model
*Cognition
*Confirmation Bias *Belief Perseverance |
Theory
Heuristics *Mental Sets |
Algorithms
*Fixation Insight |
Add words that you came across throughout these Essential Lessons that you learned and add them to your glossary.
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.