Cognitive Psychology- PSYC 208

This chapter covers basic principles of cognition in the brain within cognitive psychology. It briefly explains the connection between cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience, along with explaining properties, areas, and functions of the brain. The role of neurons is explained as well. Neuro...

These notes differentiate perception and sensation, along with introducing key components of perception. The four theories of object perception are explained, as well as perception in action. The role of neurons and the environment within perception are covered too.

This chapter covers attention, differentiating between selective and divided attention. The models of selective attention are discussed, as well as other theories and overt vs. covert attention. Theories of divided attention are explained, as well as the physiological components of perception.

Memory is defined in this chapter, while also going in depth about short term and working memory. The modal model of memory is explained, along with sensory memory and the role of the brain within memory.

This chapter covers the basics of long term memory, along with explicit and implicit long term memory.

This chapter discusses how to get information into long term memory by explaining the levels of processing theory. The subjects of organization, comprehension, consolidation, encoding, and retrieval are explained. Ways to improve your learning and memory are also introduced.

This chapter discusses different components of memory, including autobiographical memory, the reminiscent bump, flashbulb memories, and source monitoring. The constructive nature of memory, schema, and scripts are also included. Memory errors, such as the power of suggestion, false memories, and err...

This chapter discusses different approaches to knowledge; such as, the definitional approach, prototype approach, and exemplar approach. Semantic networks and hierarchy are also discussed,

This chapter differentiates between visual imagery and mental imagery. It discusses how perception is related to imagery, along with many other theories of imagery.

This chapter defines language and its role in cognitive psychology. It discusses how we perceive and understand words, sentences, text, stories, etc. Other topics included are: producing language, culture, cognition, and reading.

Chapter 12 covers problem solving and reasoning. It defines what a problem is and different approaches to solving a problem; such as, the Gestalt approach, information processing, and creative problem solving. How experts solve problems is also included, as well as how the way a problem is phrased i...

This section covers different types of reasoning: inductive and deductive. Different types of heuristics are explained, as well as theories to decision making. The physiology of thinking is also described.

Study guide covering chapters 1-4 of cognitive psychology: basics, cognition and the brain, perception, and attention

Basic principles of cognitive psychology are discussed. The areas of the brain and their function are explained, as well as the function of neurons and neuro imaging technology.