Cognitive psychology behavior focuses on the mental processing of information inside human brain. A normal human brain (without any mental disorder/brain diseases) is able to (i) process, (ii) store and (iii) use the information that we perceived in our daily activities. Information processing will happen inside the cerebral cortex, where it can be divided into the following parts:
i. Frontal lobe: Control sense of self, motor control, and higher mental abilities, such as reasoning and planning. However, only a small portion of the cerebral cortex (the primary areas) directly controls the body or receives information from the senses. ii. Parietal lobe: Control sensation such as touch, temperature, and pressure. iii. Cerebellum: Control our …show more content…
In fact, there are many intelligence theories founded by renowned psychologist such as Theory of Multiple Intelligences by Howard Gardner (1983), and Triarchic Theory of Human Intelligence by Robert J. Sternberg (1985).
To me, it is important for oneself to explore his/her own hidden potential and utilize it for the benefit of him/herself. Intelligence is not solely dependent on our ability to score an A during an exam, but that’s the Eastern mindset where examination result will directly influence our destiny in life. I agreed with the theories mentioned by both psychologist where intelligence can be divided into many sub parts which includes language, mathematics, musical, physical, feelings, motivations etc.
In the Eastern mindset, many parents would pressure their own children to become a recognized professional in the society such as doctors, lawyers, engineers etc. Especially in Malaysia, if you got enrolled in science stream you are considered a student with bright future, but if you got enrolled in art stream you will be considered a student with no future. This mindset is solely based on the future income that the students will earn and it is 100% contradict to the Theories of …show more content…
For example, David is bad at mathematics, so whatever mathematics formula/lessons that he learned during class he couldn’t learn all of it. With that mindset, his brain will reject all the information that he received, which result in getting bored during class. In the end, he couldn’t score in the quizzes and exams for mathematics. This means that David is poor in terms of logical-mathematical intelligence, which normally in Eastern culture he will be labelled as an individual with no
i. Frontal lobe: Control sense of self, motor control, and higher mental abilities, such as reasoning and planning. However, only a small portion of the cerebral cortex (the primary areas) directly controls the body or receives information from the senses. ii. Parietal lobe: Control sensation such as touch, temperature, and pressure. iii. Cerebellum: Control our …show more content…
In fact, there are many intelligence theories founded by renowned psychologist such as Theory of Multiple Intelligences by Howard Gardner (1983), and Triarchic Theory of Human Intelligence by Robert J. Sternberg (1985).
To me, it is important for oneself to explore his/her own hidden potential and utilize it for the benefit of him/herself. Intelligence is not solely dependent on our ability to score an A during an exam, but that’s the Eastern mindset where examination result will directly influence our destiny in life. I agreed with the theories mentioned by both psychologist where intelligence can be divided into many sub parts which includes language, mathematics, musical, physical, feelings, motivations etc.
In the Eastern mindset, many parents would pressure their own children to become a recognized professional in the society such as doctors, lawyers, engineers etc. Especially in Malaysia, if you got enrolled in science stream you are considered a student with bright future, but if you got enrolled in art stream you will be considered a student with no future. This mindset is solely based on the future income that the students will earn and it is 100% contradict to the Theories of …show more content…
For example, David is bad at mathematics, so whatever mathematics formula/lessons that he learned during class he couldn’t learn all of it. With that mindset, his brain will reject all the information that he received, which result in getting bored during class. In the end, he couldn’t score in the quizzes and exams for mathematics. This means that David is poor in terms of logical-mathematical intelligence, which normally in Eastern culture he will be labelled as an individual with no