components of the information processing theory are sensory memory, long term memory, and short term memory. The sensory memory is that part of the mental processing unit that receives all information and then stores it temporarily or permanently. Sensory memory processes incoming sensory information for very brief periods of time, usually on the order of 1/2 to 3 seconds. (Schraw, 2003-2009).The amount of information held at any given moment in sensory memory is limited to five to seven discrete elements
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Scientific method - set of assumptions, attitudes, and procedures that guide researchers in investigations 1. Events are lawful (follow consistent patterns) 2. Events are explainable 3. Events are approached with scientific skepticism (critical thinking) a. Minimize the influence of preconceptions/biases while evaluating the evidence b. Determine the conclusions that can be reasonably drawn from the evidence c. Consider alternative explanations for research findings Steps
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Critical thinking brings to mind the ability to look at many aspects of an issue, problem, or statement and contemplate the risks and/or benefits before moving forward. Critical thinking looks at what is involved, who or what it will effect, why the action is necessary, how that will happen, and when, where, or how this will culminate. The knowledge I have gained over the years, as a nurse, allows me to progress forward without judgment and with purpose. I can take the information to effect the
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PERSONALITY AND PERCEPTION D07Q7 QUESTION Q2 (a) Identify the potential scope of the individual’s contribution to an organisation. (12 marks) (b) Using examples, explain how the following characteristics may affect the contribution of the individual to the organisation: (i) personality (ii) (ii) attitudes (13 marks) (Total 25 marks) ANSWER (a) The potential scope of the individual’s contribution to the organisation includes: ● Effort – managers expect employees to work
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Critical and Creative Thinking I 1. Sensation and perception are closely linked. What is the central distinction between the two? Sensation and perception are closely linked the central distinction between the two is: Sensation can be defined as passive process in bringing information from the outside into the human body and then into the brain. This passive process allows us to not really have to do any work in allowing our body to engage in the sensing process. Perception can be defined
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refers to biological changes that children undergo as they age. Important aspects that determine the progress of physical development in infancy and toddlerhood include physical and brain changes; development of reflexes, motor skills, sensations, perceptions, and learning skills; and health issues. The first 4 weeks of life are termed the neonatal period. Most babies weigh between 5 1/2 and 10 pounds, and are between 18 and 22 inches long. Male babies are generally slightly heavier and longer than
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Critical and Creative Thinking Questions Question 1 is sensation and perception are closely linked. What is the central distinction between the two? Sensation refers to the process of sensing our environment though touch, sight, taste, sound, and smell. This information is sent to our brain in raw form where perception comes into play. Perception is the way we interpret these sensations and therefore makes sense of everything around us. Like if I did not have sensation I could not
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of analysis? What are examples of factors that make up each of the 3 parts? Biology (genes, brain, neuro-transmitters, survival, refluxes, sensations) Psychology (thoughts, emotions, moods, choices, behaviors, traits, motivations, knowledge, perceptions) and Environment (social influences, culture, education, relationships) * What are some of the different perspectives within psychology? How might each interpret a clinical question (e.g., anxiety)? Biological influences: natural selection
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and psychoanalysts practice today. Psychological concepts such as ‘archetype’, ‘collective unconscious’, ‘the complex’ and ‘synchronicity’ are Jungian precepts. The ‘Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) which is used today to measure an individuals perception of their surroundings and how their decisions are formed, is based on Jung’s ‘Typological theory’. Jung’s father being a pastor and his mother an atheist (in modern day terms) from an early age gave Jung the opportunity to consider and reflect
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Subliminal Perception & Extra Sensory Perception Subliminal Perception is the ability to notice stimuli that affect only the unconscious mind. This concept used subliminal messages, which are brief auditory or visual messages presented below the absolute threshold so that there is less than 50 percent chance that they will be perceived. In a state-of-the-art technology, subliminal perception is done by continually flashing a message through computerized digital words on a screen at a very
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