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Information processing theory is a cognitive psychology theory that looks at mental processes involved in acquiring, storing, and using knowledge.

Focuses on the flow of information as it is passed from one stage to another inside a person’s brain.

Our brain is viewed as a computer that processes information

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1. Serial Processing Theory:
-proposes that information is processed one step at a time in the order received.

-Each part of information is kept in short-term memory until the next piece of information comes in, and then it is transferred to long-term memory or discarded if it is no longer needed.

2. Parallel Processing Theory:
-states that multiple pieces of information can be processed simultaneously instead of in sequential order.

3. Hierarchical Processing Theory:
-different levels of complexity exist within the cognitive processes, with higher-level tasks requiring more complex mental capacities than lower-level tasks.
-used to explain cognitive concepts such as, problem-solving, and decision-making.

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Daily Activities:

1. Driving: driving triggers our awareness and makes us respond and react to all the information surrounding us. When we drive we are using information processing.

2. Learning a Language: we put new words in short-term memory banks before transferring them into long-term memory through rehearsal and repetition. This process involves both serial and parallel processing.

3. Problem-Solving: Problem-solving generally involves hierarchical processing,  due to its complexity, problems force us to think critically about the information given in a certain order, prioritizing the larger problems with the most mental effort, and requiring less mental capacity the smaller problems.

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Four Stages of Information Processing Theory

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Four Stages of Information Processing Theory

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1. Encoding: the process of taking in information from the environment and assigning meaning to it.

2. Storage: when information is held briefly in short-term memory while it is processed or moved into long-term memory for more permanent storage.

3. Retrieval: focuses on accessing previously stored information from either short-term or long-term memory in order to utilize it in present time.

4. Transformation: involves transforming information into a more useful form, such as organizing it in different ways or using reasoning and problem-solving skills to come up with a solution.

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Limitations of Information Processing Theory

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Limitations of Information Processing Theory

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The theory ignores emotion and creativity: relies too frequently on the concept of how our brains work as a computer processing information as we go. Does not allow for ample time to develop creativity.

The theory may be too simple: critics argue that the four stages are too simple in root and don’t properly represent the complexity of processing newly acquired information.

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Provides insight in the ways student learn and can help teachers structure their educational material for an effective understanding.

Develops problem-solving strategies to take on difficult problems by breaking them down into steps

Practice:

Work on memory techniques such as chunking or mnemonic devices

Note taking for info retention

Break down complex problems into smaller more feasible tasks

Use charts, diagrams, and illustrations as visual aids

Limit distractions and focus on time management

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Developed by Howard Gardner, The Theory of Multiple Intelligences: the idea that multiple types of intelligences exists and not just our potential for intellect.

This 8 types of intelligences are:

1. Visual-spatial

2. Linguistic-verbal

3. Logical-mathematical

4. Body-kinesthetic

5. Musical

6. Interpersonal

7. Intrapersonal

8. Naturalistic

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Strengths: Visual and spacial judgment

Characteristics: enjoys reading and writing, good at puzzles, good interpretations skills of visuals such as charts, graphs and pictures. Recognizes patterns and enjoys drawing.

Career’s associated: Architecture, Art, Engineering

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Strengths: Words, language, and writing

Characteristics: Recall written and spoken information, enjoys to read and write, good debate/persuasive skills. Can explain things well to others, uses humor in their stories.

Career association: Teacher, Lawyer, writer, journalist

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Strengths: analytical skills and mathematical operation

Characteristics: outstanding problem-solving skills, likes thinking about the abstract, enjoys scientific experimentation, will solve intricate computations.

Career’s associated: Scientist, mathematician, computer programmer, accountant, engineer.

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Strengths: Physical movements and body control

Characteristics: skilled and dancing and sports, likes working with their hands, are physically coordinated, learns by doing.

Career’s associated: Dancer, craftsperson, Actor, surgeon, builder, athlete

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Strengths: Rhythm and music

Characteristics: singing and playing instruments, recognizes musical patterns, remembers songs and their melodies, understands mucosal structures in depth.

Career’s associated: Musician, composer, singer, music teacher or conductor.

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Strengths: relating to and understanding people

Characteristics: communicates well both verbally and nonverbally, uses multiple perspectives, fosters positive relationships with others and resolves conflicts usually in a group setting.

Careers associated: Phycologist, philosopher, counselor, salesperson, politician

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Strengths: introspection, self-reflection and self-awareness

Characteristics: analyzes their own strengths and weaknesses, likes to analyze theories and philosophies, self-aware, understands their own motivation and emotions.

Careers associated: Philosopher, writer, theorist, scientist.

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Strengths: Discovering patterns and connections to nature

Characteristics: interested in botany, biology and zoology, likes to catalog information, enjoys camping, hiking exploring. Doesn’t like learning about non-nature related subjects.

Careers associated: Biologist, farmer gardener, conservationist.

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Strengths: sees the big picture

Characteristics: has long-term outlook, thinks about how current actions influence later ones. Inquires about life and death and the meaning of life, has strong interest and concern for others. Can remove themselves from a situation to see if from the outside.

Careers associated: Pastor, philosopher, theologian, pastoral counselor.