Cognitive
Psychology:
History, Methods,
and Paradigms
Overview | Study
Guide
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Terms in this set (54)
What is cognition? Internal mental processes involved in making sense
of the environment and deciding on appropriate
action.
What does cognitive psychology The scientific study of internal mental processes
study? through observation of behavior and performance.
, What is metacognition? Awareness and understanding of one's own
cognition; thinking about thinking.
What are examples of cognitive Paying attention, recalling information, making
activities in everyday life? decisions, and problem-solving.
What are the major research designs Experimental designs, observational studies, and
used in cognitive psychology? case studies.
What is cognitive science? An interdisciplinary field investigating the nature of
the mind and cognition, including psychology,
neuroscience, linguistics, and philosophy.
Psychology:
History, Methods,
and Paradigms
Overview | Study
Guide
, Study guide
BlkGrlMgc05
Terms in this set (54)
What is cognition? Internal mental processes involved in making sense
of the environment and deciding on appropriate
action.
What does cognitive psychology The scientific study of internal mental processes
study? through observation of behavior and performance.
, What is metacognition? Awareness and understanding of one's own
cognition; thinking about thinking.
What are examples of cognitive Paying attention, recalling information, making
activities in everyday life? decisions, and problem-solving.
What are the major research designs Experimental designs, observational studies, and
used in cognitive psychology? case studies.
What is cognitive science? An interdisciplinary field investigating the nature of
the mind and cognition, including psychology,
neuroscience, linguistics, and philosophy.
