Information+Processing+-+Amy+A.

= = =Information Processing=
 * (submitted by Amy Amodeo)**

Definition:
===**Within the field of [|cognitive psychology], information processing is an approach to the goal of understanding human thinking. It arose in the [|1940s] and [|1950s]. The essence of the approach is to see [|cognition] as being essentially [|computational] in nature, with //mind// being the //software// and the brain being the //hardware//.**===

Wikipedia.com
==== **The information-processing theory** focuses on the fact that humans are limited in how much information they can process at a given time, and in the speed at which they can process information. This is similar to the central processing unit of a computer. ====
 * Knowledge ** **is also an important component of information-processing theory.** Knowledge **helps students recall information. As a teacher I see many of my students become experts in a particular domain. With that, they demonstrate good memory within that domain.**

Source:
=== [| Exam 1- Info. Proc..doc] ===

**[|cognitivism]**

 * [|connectionism]**