Cognitive Science

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Key Concepts

Perception

The process by which the brain interprets sensory information from the environment.

Attention

The ability to selectively concentrate on one aspect of the environment while ignoring others.

Memory

The cognitive process that allows us to retain information over time.

Language

The system of communication that allows humans to convey meaning through symbols and sounds.

Problem-Solving

The cognitive process that involves identifying problems and developing strategies to solve them.

Learning

The process by which knowledge and skills are acquired through experience or instruction.

Topics

• Attention and Memory: The examination of how humans focus attention and retain information. This subtopic integrates with Level 0 by considering the foundational principles of knowledge acquisition and retention. It aligns with Level 1 by dissecting cognitive science into its core components, and with Level 2 by exploring concrete fields like working memory and long-term memory.
• Language and Communication: The investigation into how humans process and generate language. This subtopic connects with Level 0 by understanding the nature of knowledge representation and expression. It fits within Level 1 by categorizing cognitive science into its primary aspects, and with Level 2 by mapping to specific domains such as linguistics and psycholinguistics.
• Neural Mechanisms: The exploration of the neural processes underlying cognitive functions. This subtopic integrates with Level 0 by understanding the biological basis of knowledge processing. It fits within Level 1 by categorizing cognitive science into its primary aspects, and with Level 2 by mapping to specific domains such as neuroscience and neurocognition.
• Perception: The study of how humans perceive and interpret sensory information. This subtopic relates to Level 0 by understanding how cognitive processes interact with the fundamental worldview, and to Level 1 by breaking down cognitive science into its primary aspects. It maps to Level 2 by examining specific domains such as visual perception, auditory perception, and tactile perception.
• Problem-Solving and Learning: The study of how humans solve problems and learn new information. This subtopic intersects with Level 0 by examining the practical application of knowledge. It aligns with Level 1 by breaking down cognitive science into its core components, and with Level 2 by exploring concrete fields like cognitive development and educational psychology.