This pathway explores some of the more complex forms of mental processes, including schema development, the influence of language, and processes involved in problem-solving. Please work through the following activities in order:
- Read through the In this Learning Pathway page
- Review the content and activities in the multimedia Cognition, Language & Problem-Solving Learning Pathway Presentation
- Complete the Reflect & Engage Activity #IPSY103 #Schemas
- Review your learning by completing the formative Quiz
- Complete the Learning Challenge: Analyze how politicians use specific language to try to influence how voters think about specific topics #IPSY103 #PoliticalSpeechAnalysis
Session 0
Orientation
This first learning pathway asks learners to create a learning journal blog and introduce themselves to other learners. Please work through the following activities in order:
Session 1
Consciousness & Dual Processing
This pathway will review how there are two tracks of consciousness that can influence our thoughts and behaviors. Please work through the following activities in order:
Session 2
Other States of Consciousness
This pathway will review how there are two tracks of consciousness that can influence our thoughts and behaviors. Please work through the following activities in order:
We will review some of the other states of consciousness. Please work through the following activities in order:
Session 3
Cognition, Language & Problem-Solving
This pathway explores some of the more complex forms of mental processes, including schema development, the influence of language, and processes involved in problem-solving. Please work through the following activities in order:
Session 4
Memory: Functions & Structures
In this learning pathway we will examine the fundamental ways that researchers think about memory. Please work through the following activities in order:
Session 5
Memory: Problems & Strategies
In this learning pathway we will examine the more practical aspects of how memory does and does not work. Please work through the following activities in order:
Session 6
Intelligence
In this learning pathway we will critically examine the concept of intelligence, including the various ways it can be characterized, measured and interpreted. Please work through the following activities in order:
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