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Unit 5: Cognition

Cognition Class Slides/Notes
Cognition Unit Overview ​​
​Learning Journal ​
How to write an FRQ

5.1 Introduction to Memory

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​Introduction to Memory Slides

A. Compare and contrast various cognitive processes.
B. Describe and differentiate psychological and physiological systems of memory.
C. Identify the contributions of key researchers in cognitive psychology.
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5.2 Encoding

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Encoding Slides

D. Outline the principles that underlie construction and encoding of memories.

5.3 Storing

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Storing Slides

​E. Outline the principles that underlie effective storage of memories.

5.4 Retrieving

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Retrieving Slides

​F. Describe strategies for retrieving memories.

5.5 Forgetting and Memory Distortion

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Forgetting and Memory Distortion Slides

​G. Describe strategies for memory improvement and typical memory errors


5.6 Biological Bases for Memory

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Biological Basis for Memory Slides

H. Describe and differentiate psychological and physiological systems of short-and long-term memory.

5.7 Introduction to Thinking and Problem Solving- ​

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Introduction to Thinking and Problem Solving Slides

I. Identify problem solving strategies as well as factors that influence their effectiveness.
J. List the characteristics of creative thought and creative thinkers.

5.8 Biases and Errors in Thinking

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Biases and Errors in Thinking Slides

K. Identify problem-solving strategies as well as factors that create bias and errors in thinking.

5.9 Introduction to Intelligence

Intelligence Overview
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Introduction to Intelligence Slides

L. Define intelligence and list characteristics of how psychologists measure intelligence.
M. Discuss how culture influences the definition of intelligence.
N. Compare and contrast historic and contemporary theories of intelligence.
O. Identify the contributions of key researchers in intelligence research and testing.

5.10 Psychometric Principles and Intelligence Testing

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Psychometric Slides

P. Explain how psychologists design tests, including standardization strategies and other techniques to establish reliability and validity.
Q. Interpret the meaning of scores in terms of the normal curve.
R. Describe relevant labels related to intelligence testing.
S. Debate the appropriate testing practices, particularly in relation to culture-fair test uses.

5.11 Components of Language and Language Acquisition

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Language Slides

Secrets of the Wild Child Viewer's Guide


Susan Curtis' Genie: A Psycholinguistic Study of a Modern-Day Wild Child 

T. Synthesize how biological, cognitive, and cultural factors converge to facilitate acquisition, development, and use of language.


Helpful Links

Memory - This hour of Radiolab, a look behind the curtain of how memories are made...and forgotten.
Memory Quiz from AP Psychology Commune

​Practice MC test for Cognition
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