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1. JOURNEY TO EQUILIBRIUM
Psych Insight College Chronicles

2. COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
• Cognitive psychology delves really deep into how our minds process information,
make sense of the world, and influence our behaviors. Unlike other branches of
psychology, it focuses on the hidden realm of thought processes. Throughout
history, it has evolved to understand memory, learning, language, problem-solving,
and decision-making. Join us as we explore the amazing workings of the mind,
uncovering the mechanisms that shape our perceptions and actions.

3. HISTORY OF COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
1. Ancient Philosophy and Early Thought:
• Ancient civilizations like the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans had philosophical discussions about the mind and behavior.
• Philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle explored topics related to the soul, perception, and learning.
• 17th and 18th Centuries:
• The emergence of modern science led to a focus on empirical investigation.
• John Locke's "Tabula Rasa" concept proposed that the mind is a blank slate at birth, shaped by experience.
• Rene Descartes emphasized the separation of mind and body.
• 19th Century Predecessors:
• Wilhelm Wundt is often credited with establishing the first psychology laboratory in 1879 in Leipzig, Germany.
• Wundt's approach, known as structuralism, aimed to analyze consciousness into its basic elements.
• William James introduced functionalism, which focused on the purpose and function of mental processes.
• Behaviorism and Psychoanalysis:
• Early 20th century witnessed the rise of behaviorism led by figures like John B. Watson and B.F. Skinner.
• Behaviorists focused on observable behaviors and the influence of the environment.
• Sigmund Freud developed psychoanalysis, emphasizing the role of the unconscious mind and early experiences.
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4. INFLUENTIAL FIGURES
AND MILESTONES:
•Noam Chomsky: His criticism of
Skinner's behaviorist theories and the
concept of a "universal grammar" sparked
sparked a paradigm shift in linguistics
and cognitive psychology.
•Ulric Neisser: Coined the term
"cognitive psychology" in 1967 and
published the influential book "Cognitive
"Cognitive Psychology," laying the
foundation for the field.
•Jean Piaget: His groundbreaking work
on child development led to the
formulation of stages of cognitive
development, illuminating how thinking
evolves over time.

5. COGNITIVE PROCESS
1.Perception:
1. Perception is the process of organizing and
interpreting sensory information from the
environment.
2. Researchers study how we recognize patterns,
interpret visual and auditory stimuli, and
perceive depth and motion.
3. Concepts like Gestalt principles (laws of
grouping) and perceptual constancies are
explored.
2.Attention:
1. Attention refers to the selective concentration
on specific aspects of the environment while
ignoring others.
2. Cognitive psychologists investigate how
attention is allocated, sustained, and shifted.
3. Factors affecting attention, such as attentional
bottlenecks and divided attention, are studied.
studied.

6. COGNITIVE PROCESS
1.Memory:
1. Memory involves the encoding, storage, and
retrieval of information.
2. Types of memory include sensory memory, short-
short-term memory, and long-term memory.
3. Researchers explore processes like chunking,
rehearsal, and elaborative encoding, as well as
factors affecting forgetting and memory retrieval.
retrieval.
2.Language and Communication:
1. Cognitive psychology studies language
acquisition, comprehension, and production.
2. Research delves into syntax, semantics,
pragmatics, and the relationship between
language and thought.
3. Theories like Noam Chomsky's Universal
Grammar have influenced our understanding of
language development.

7. COGNITIVE PROCESS
1.Thinking and Problem-Solving:
1. Thinking involves mental processes like
reasoning, decision-making, and problem-
solving.
2. Researchers explore how people use heuristics
(mental shortcuts) and algorithms to solve
problems.
3. Concepts like insight (sudden realization) and
deductive reasoning are investigated.
2.Decision-Making:
1. Decision-making involves evaluating options and
and making choices based on available
information.
2. Cognitive psychology examines factors that
influence decision biases, risk perception, and
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