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Cognitive Process — Revision Notes
Gujarat Board · Class 11 · Psychology
Cognitive Process revision notes for Gujarat Board Class 11 Psychology: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the Gujarat Board Class 11 Psychology syllabus.
43 questions20 flashcards5 concepts
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Key Topics to Revise
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Introduction to Cognitive Process
- Modern psychology studies both overt behaviour (directly observable like running, crying) and covert behaviour (not directly observable like thinking, imagining)
- Cognitive processes are mental/covert behaviours including perception, attention, memory, thinking, reasoning, problem-solving
- Cognitive Approach emphasizes mental processes and is considered a separate branch - Cognitive Psychology
2
Information Processing Approach and Model
- Based on computer analogy - humans process information like computers
- Human brain functions like computer software with input, processing, storage, and output
- Sensory system acts as input channel sending information to brain
3
Thinking
- Basis for all cognitive processes, highly pronounced in humans
- Mental manipulation of information from environment
- Mediating process between problem (stimulus) and solution (response)
4
Concepts
- Mental grouping of objects, events, people based on common characteristics
- Example: Four legs, two ears, one tail, barking = Dog concept
- Help in quick and effective thinking and communication
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Full NotesKey Concepts
Mental processes that include perceptionA model that compares human mindAn ideational process that is symbolicMental categories that group objectsLogical thinking that leads to conclusions
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What are the important topics in Cognitive Process for Gujarat Board Class 11 Psychology?
Key topics in Cognitive Process include Introduction to Cognitive Process, Information Processing Approach and Model, Thinking, Concepts. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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