Lecture on Thinking and Cognitive Processes

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary and concepts related to thinking, cognitive processes, and the cognitive revolution as discussed in the lecture.

Cognitive Revolution

A movement in the 1950s where various disciplines like psychology, linguistics, computer science, and neuroscience converged to explore the concepts of intelligence and thinking.

Thinking

A series of mental processes including remembering, planning, and imagining; involves both conscious awareness and subconscious processes.

Proposition

The simplest statement that can be deemed true or false, which aids in comprehension and memory storage.

Apophenia

The tendency to perceive meaningful patterns or connections in random data, such as seeing faces in clouds.

Elaboration in Memory

The process of connecting new information to existing knowledge, enhancing recall and understanding; it helps in forming inferences.

Intentional Thinking

A type of thinking that is conscious and deliberate, like planning or strategizing; not all thinking is intentional.

Symbol Manipulation

The cognitive process of using symbols (like words) to represent concepts and information.

Information

Data that carries meaning and can be transformed, stored, and processed; an essential factor in cognitive functions.

Semantic Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves the storage of information based on meanings and relationships rather than specific experiences.

Face Recognition

The cognitive process by which the brain identifies and remembers people based on facial features.