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What are the characteristics of info processing theories
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main focus cognition
-computer metaphor -task analysis -thinking process that occurs over time -change is occuring continuously-constantly and not in abrupt stages -children are acive problem solvers and over time they plan better |
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What are the structures in info processing
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sensory memory, working memory, long term memory
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What are the processes of inf processing
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Encoding(automization), processing speed
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What are the conclusions of crown et al
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over time sensory memory capacity increases-working memoty improves and inhibiting stimuli becomes less relevent
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What factors are likely to lead a child not to plan
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-Inhibiting action is too difficult
-they tend to be overly optimistic - I can do this w/ out planning -plans can fail |
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What are the main points of analogical reasoning
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It gets better w/ age because the older we get the more info we have about things the see similarities
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what are the strategies of memory
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seective attention and rehearsal they use it more as they get older for similar reasons as deciding not to plan
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What is the concept of content knowledge
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the more someone knows about something the more they will remember new and different aspects of it
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