WGU D570 Cognitive Psychology Flashcard Set

A set of flashcards covering key concepts in cognitive psychology for study and review purposes.

Cognitive Psychology

The branch of psychology focused on the study of mental processes such as perception, memory, reasoning, and decision-making.

Perception

The process by which individuals interpret and organize sensory information.

Memory

The mental faculty of retaining and recalling past experiences and information.

Information Processing Model

A framework used to understand how the brain processes information, akin to a computer's operation.

Schema

A cognitive structure that helps organize and interpret information based on prior knowledge.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding conflicting beliefs or values.

Metacognition

Awareness and understanding of one’s own thought processes.

Attention

The mental focus on specific stimuli or information while ignoring others.

Chunking

A technique used to improve memory by grouping information into larger, manageable units.

Problem Solving

The cognitive process aimed at finding a solution to a challenge or issue.