Cognitive Psychology Definition Paper Randy Strickland University of Phoenix PSY/360 Dione Johnson July 111‚ 2011 Cognitive Psychology Definition Paper Introduction Cognition is the “science” term for "the process of thought.” Its usage varies in different ways in accordance with different disciplines: For example‚ in psychology and cognitive science‚ it refers to an information processing view of an individual’s psychological makeup. It addresses the questions of how psychological/cognitive
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META-COGNITIVE OBSERVATION The meta-cognitive observation was conducted to an 8 years old student in Grade II. Before asking the child to repeat the 10 words that I will say‚ I conducted an interview with the child. Usually‚ a child can not express their ideas easily. The most common words they use are “yes”‚ “no”‚ “I don’t know”. They also don’t do well in answering the question “why”. For example‚ when I asked the child question like “why do you like to read?” he answered “I don’t know‚ just
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Philippines University Puerto Princesa Campus Puerto Princesa City EDUC 102: FACILITATING LEARNING “Meta-Cognitive Observation” Submitted to: Mrs. Marites Espanueva-Lomocso Submitted by: Nerissa Mae F. Dadores Andrea Josefa D. Perez (BSED II) META-COGNITIVE OBSERVATION Introduction Metacognition refers to one’s knowledge concerning one’s own cognitive processes or anything related to them‚ e.g.‚ the learning-relevant properties of information or data. —J. H. Flavell
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Pasi‚ M.‚ Salvadori‚ E.‚ Poggesi‚ A.‚ Inzitari‚ D.‚ & Pantoni‚ L. (2013). Factors predicting the montreal cognitive assessment (MoCA) applicability and performances in a stroke unit. Journal of Neurology‚ 260(6)‚ 1518–1526. doi: 10.1007/s00415-012-6819-5. MOCA is a static neuropsychological evaluation in acute phase of stroke to see cognitive impairment. For use with mild to moderate strokes. It’s ease of use and high sensitivity makes it a good choice over other neuropsychological tests. Phipps
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A cognitive bias is described as the subconscious hindrances found in our own ways of thinking. An example of a cognitive bias is the "planning fallacy". Planning fallacy is when we are overly optimistic in the amount of time required to complete a task. I feel as if I run into this problem a lot in my own way of thinking. I am the type of person who likes to have a plan and to be organized‚ but in certain cases the time required for the completion of task longer than I anticipate. This underestimation
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COGNITIVE MODELS (19.12.2012) 1. McLaughlin’s Attention – Processing Mode 2. Implicit and Explicit model 3. Long’s Interaction Hypothesis 1. McLaughlin’s Attention – Processing Mode Types of learning: a) Controlled processing -> typical of anyone learning a branch of new skill in which only a very few elements of the skill can be retained b) Automatic processes -> refer to processing in a more accomplished skill – our branch can manage hundreds and thousands of bits of information simultaneously
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I find the approaches of psychodynamic‚ cognitive-behavioral‚ and person centered approaches to counseling fascinating. There are many different aspects to all three approaches that fit my personality. I do not believe that I would be able to pick one single approach and stick to it. I do however feel that if you have a client that would benefit from one single approach then that would be the responsible thing to do for the client. However‚ I am not sure if a persons (professional) human nature
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Adolescence: Physical and Cognitive Development Adolescence is considered the developmental state between childhood and adulthood. It generally refers to the period from ages 12 through 18. (Sprinthall & Collins‚ 1987). This period of an individual’s life is often starts with puberty. It can also be characterized and associated with psychological‚ social‚ and biological changes. Psychologists focus on physiological change‚ cognitive development‚ and identity formation when dealing with adolescence
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Behavioral Problems in Early Childhood Abstract Early childhood behavioral problems is are a complex issue and there are many important aspects to consider when discussing this unique age group. The following is a broad review of the research on the subject. Included is an overview of the topic‚ as well as a review and discussion of risk factors‚ assessment methods‚ and intervention strategies. It is also discussed that further research must be done in order to provide better assessment techniques
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treatments for social anxiety disorder are medication therapy (pharmacotherapy) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Both medication therapy and CBT have proven successful in treating social anxiety disorder. The clinician psychologist or physician can help choose the most appropriate course of action. Many find that a combination of medication and CBT is most effective. Other kinds of treatments include relaxation techniques‚ social skills training‚ and exposure (without cognitive therapy). We will not
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