Cognitive Processes

Definition Automatic processing refers to the unconscious or effortless way our brains encode, st...

Definition Bottom-up processing is an approach where information or understanding starts from the...

Definition Cognition refers to the mental processes involved in acquiring knowledge and understan...

Definition Cognitive appraisal is a psychological process where individuals evaluate situations t...

Definition Cognitive dissonance is a psychological concept that describes the mental discomfort o...

Definition A cognitive map is an internal mental representation of one's surroundings or knowledg...

Definition Cognitive psychology is the scientific study of mental processes such as perception, a...

Definition A concept in psychology refers to a mental category or framework used to organize, und...

Definition: Dual processing is the principle that the mind operates on two levels at once: a cons...

Definition Effortful processing refers to the active and deliberate mental strategies we use to e...

Definition The Gestalt Principles of Perception are a set of psychological theories that describe...

Definition Gestalt Psychology is an approach in psychology that focuses on how humans perceive wh...

Definition Inattentional blindness is a phenomenon where individuals fail to notice an obvious st...

Definition Justification of Effort is a psychological phenomenon where individuals convince thems...

Definition Perception (psychology) is the process by which individuals interpret and organize sen...

Definition A prototype in psychology is a mental representation of the most typical or central ex...

Definition A schema is a mental framework or structure that organizes and interprets information ...

Definition Selective attention is the ability to focus on specific pieces of information or stimu...

Definition The Stroop Effect is a psychological phenomenon that occurs when people are asked to i...

Definition Top-down processing is a cognitive approach where higher-level mental processes, such ...

Definition Executive functioning refers to a set of cognitive skills that help individuals plan, ...

Definition    Pareidolia is a cognitive phenomenon where the human brain perceives patterns, shap...

Definition    Apophenia is the tendency to perceive meaningful patterns or connections in random ...

Definition Clairvoyance is a term used to describe the ability to perceive information or events ...

Definition Precognition refers to the phenomenon where an individual gains awareness or knowledge...

Definition Perceptual salience refers to how much something stands out in our visual field. It’s ...

Definition Post-decision dissonance is a type of psychological discomfort felt after making a dec...

Overview Priming effects refer to the phenomenon where exposure to certain stimuli influences our...

Overview Automatic thoughts are spontaneous, immediate thoughts that often occur in   response to...

Definition Convergent thinking is a cognitive process focused on narrowing down options to find a...

Definition Crystallized intelligence refers to the accumulation of knowledge, experience, and exp...

Definition Divergent thinking is a cognitive process characterized by the generation of multiple ...

Definition Fluid intelligence refers to the ability to think logically, solve problems, and adapt...

Definition General intelligence, often symbolized as g, refers to an individual’s overall ability...

Definition Intelligence in psychology refers to the ability to learn from experience, adapt to ne...

Definition The Multiple Intelligences Theory is a framework proposed by psychologist Howard Gardn...

Definition The triarchic theory of intelligence, developed by psychologist Robert Sternberg, sugg...