Cognitive Psychology

What is cognitive psychology? Cognitive Psychology is the study of mental processes such as how people think, learn, remember, language, and problem solving.

Why is it important to understand the differences in cognitive psychology? Having different cognitive abilities is important because it distinguishes one person from another. People have different personalities and ways of doing things. This can improve education and be quicker at solving problems. 

Webquest Goal -  To compare different cognitive abilities.

Research and compare the different cognitive abilities using online sources. Create a slideshow on your findings.

Name some examples of different cognitive abilities. 

Memory - The process of keeping and storing information. It helps us to function in everyday life. (www.verywellmind.com/what-is-memory-2795006).

Attention - The ability to stay on task and focus on a particular problem. Although attention can be easily distracted, it is important to have ways to manage it. An example of comparing attention to a highlighter is used. A highlighted part of a story will stand out and you will focus on that part. (www.verywellmind.com/what-is-cognition-2795009).

Language - How we understand each other. We can share our thoughts through writing and speaking. (https://linushealth.com/blog/exploring-key-areas-of-cognitive-function)

Problem solving - A way that people achieve their goals. By applying what a person knows about the issue, they can help solve the problem. (www.yourdictionary.com/articles/examples-cognitive-psychology-usage).

Learning - How a person takes in new information and processes it. This can be a long process. A person must pay attention, store the information in their mind, and use it in their work. (www.verywellmind.com/what-is-learning-2795332).

Accurate Information (50 pts.)

• 25 points: Explains what each cognitive ability is and how they affect learning with credible sources.
• 15 points: Shows minor details of cognitive ability with some credible sources.
• 8 points: Some sources are inaccurate.
• 2 points: Lacks understanding of cognitive abilities and sources.

Use of Research (25 points)

• 10 points: In depth detailed information about each cognitive ability.
• 8 points: Little detail information.
• 5 points: Basic information.
• 2 points: No detailed information.

Presentation (25 points)

• 10 points: Good detail with visuals.
• 8 points: Visuals with minor detail.
• 5 points: Visuals not really clear with minor detail.
• 2 points: No visuals and information is hard to understand.

In conclusion, cognitive psychology is the study of how people process and store information. By studying topics such as memory, language, attention, and problem-solving, are ways to better understand how our thoughts process. It can help us to improve our potential to learn and do other things.