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Overview of information processing in the context of cognitive science and neuroscience

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Information processing is a cognitive process that involves the transformation, storage, and retrieval of information in the human brain. It is a fundamental concept in cognitive science and neuroscience, providing insights into how humans perceive, think, and remember.

Overview[edit]

Information processing is often compared to the functioning of a computer, where the brain is seen as the hardware and cognitive processes as the software. This analogy helps in understanding how information is received, processed, and outputted by the brain.

Stages of Information Processing[edit]

The information processing model typically includes several stages:

Perception: The initial stage where sensory input is received and interpreted by the brain.
Attention: The process of focusing on specific stimuli while ignoring others.
Memory: The storage and retrieval of information. This includes short-term memory and long-term memory.
Decision making: The process of selecting a course of action from multiple alternatives.
Response: The final stage where an action is taken based on the processed information.

Applications[edit]

Information processing theory is applied in various fields such as psychology, education, and artificial intelligence. It helps in understanding learning processes, designing educational curricula, and developing intelligent systems that mimic human cognition.

Related Concepts[edit]

References[edit]

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-'''Information processing''' is a concept that encompasses the change (processing) of [[information]] in any manner detectable by an observer. As such, it is a process that describes everything that happens (changes) in the universe, from the falling of a rock (a change in position) to the printing of a text file from a digital computer system. In the latter case, an [[information processor]] is changing the form of presentation of that text file.
-== Overview ==
+{{Short description|Overview of information processing in the context of cognitive science and neuroscience}}
+{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}
+{{Neuroscience}}
+{{Cognitive science}}
-The concept of information processing was first proposed by [[Claude Shannon]] and [[Warren Weaver]] in their 1949 work, ''The Mathematical Theory of Communication''. They proposed a model of communication which involved three primary parts: the information source, the transmitter, and the receiver. This model is often referred to as the [[Shannon-Weaver Model]] of communication.
+'''Information processing''' is a cognitive process that involves the transformation, storage, and retrieval of information in the human brain. It is a fundamental concept in [[cognitive science]] and [[neuroscience]], providing insights into how humans perceive, think, and remember.
-== Information Processing in Computers ==
+==Overview==
+Information processing is often compared to the functioning of a computer, where the brain is seen as the hardware and cognitive processes as the software. This analogy helps in understanding how information is received, processed, and outputted by the brain.
-In the context of [[computers]], information processing refers to the change (processing) of information in a systematic way. This typically involves the conversion of input data into a meaningful output. This process is carried out by a [[central processing unit]] (CPU), which is the primary component of a computer that performs most of the processing.
+==Stages of Information Processing==
+The information processing model typically includes several stages:
-== Information Processing in Psychology ==
+* '''[[Perception]]''': The initial stage where sensory input is received and interpreted by the brain.
+* '''[[Attention]]''': The process of focusing on specific stimuli while ignoring others.
+* '''[[Memory]]''': The storage and retrieval of information. This includes [[short-term memory]] and [[long-term memory]].
+* '''[[Decision making]]''': The process of selecting a course of action from multiple alternatives.
+* '''[[Response]]''': The final stage where an action is taken based on the processed information.
-In [[psychology]], information processing is a cognitive process that involves the intake of information, processing it, and making decisions or changes based on the processed information. This is often referred to as the [[Information Processing Theory]], which suggests that our minds are like computers, processing information from our environment and responding based on that information.
+==Applications==
+Information processing theory is applied in various fields such as [[psychology]], [[education]], and [[artificial intelligence]]. It helps in understanding learning processes, designing educational curricula, and developing intelligent systems that mimic human cognition.
-== Information Processing in Business ==
+==Related Concepts==
+* [[Cognitive load]]
-In [[business]], information processing refers to the series of activities by which data is collected, stored, processed, and distributed to the right people at the right time. This is often facilitated by [[Information Systems]], which are designed to support the processing of information in an organization.
+* [[Cognitive architecture]]
+* [[Neural network]]
-== See Also ==
+* [[Cognitive psychology]]
-* [[Data processing]]
+==See Also==
-* [[Information theory]]
+* [[Cognitive neuroscience]]
-* [[Cognitive psychology]]
+* [[Human–computer interaction]]
-* [[Business information systems]]
+* [[Artificial neural network]]
-== References ==
+==References==
+{{Reflist}}
-{{reflist}}
+==External Links==
+* [https://www.wikimd.com/wiki/Information_processing Information Processing on WikiMD]
-[[Category:Information science]]
+[[Category:Cognitive science]]
-[[Category:Computing]]
+[[Category:Neuroscience]]
 [[Category:Psychology]]
-[[Category:Business]]
+[[Category:Information theory]]
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