Introduction to Cognitive and Psychological Domains

These flashcards cover key concepts discussed in the lecture, providing definitions and explanations relevant to cognitive processes, scientific methods, and psychological theories.

Cognitive thought processes

Mental activities related to thinking, understanding, learning, and remembering.

Perceptual abilities

The capacity to interpret and make sense of sensory information.

Language mastery

The proficiency in understanding and using language effectively.

Biosocial

The interplay of biological and social factors that influence behavior and development.

Colic

Abdominal pain caused by the intestine or other parts of the digestive tract undergoing spasms.

Psychosocial

Relating to the interrelation of social factors and individual thought and behavior.

Infant development

The process of growth and change that occurs in children from birth to one year.

Scientific method

A systematic process of inquiry that involves forming questions, conducting research, and testing hypotheses.

Basic research

Research aimed at gaining a deeper understanding of fundamental principles without immediate application.

Applied research

Research directed towards solving specific practical problems, often in a real-world context.

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon used as a starting point for further investigation.

Replication crisis

A methodological crisis in which it is found that many scientific studies cannot be reliably reproduced.

Nature vs. nurture

The debate regarding whether genetics (nature) or environment and upbringing (nurture) plays a larger role in human development.

SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)

The sudden and unexplained death of an infant, often during sleep, typically within the first year of life.

Epistemology

The study of knowledge, its nature, sources, and limits.

Variables

Elements, features, or factors that can change or be changed in a study, affecting the outcomes.

Interpersonal relationships

Connections and interactions among individuals, shaped by social, emotional, and psychological factors.

Research design

The framework or strategy for conducting a research study.