INFORMATION PROCESSING THEORY

Information Processing Theory



Abbreviations

MLT = Memory Long Term

MCT = Modern Coding Theory

CBT = Cognitive-behavioral theory

WHO = World Health Organization

AI = Artificial Intelligence

Information Processing Theory

Synopsis

The modern cognitive psychology reflects the heritage of the philosophical tradition developed by Vygotsky and Piaget, giving, again, after decades of hegemony behaviorist, started by John Broavus Watson, scientific status of the study of mental processes, revitalizing interest in theoretical issues and, specifically, those relating to knowledge.

Cognitive psychology of information processing faces the study of mental processes from an automated unequivocally, although the machine is no longer the typical eighteenth-century clock, but a radically new device that manipulates symbols, the computer. Behaviorists put emphasis only on external and directly observable indicators of human learning. Many found this explanation insufficient to serve as a guide to teaching (Thadani 2010). During the 1950s and 1960s, a group of researchers known as cognitive theorists of learning began to advance an explanation of learning which placed emphasis on internal mental processes that people would use when trying to get a representation of the world. The information process model also describe in detail in this article which is divided into four parts.

The store model

The sensory register

Short-term memory

Long-term memory

Then the theory of information processing discussed along with the information process and management of the theory.Theory

Theorists of the process of information processing were first to exercise the most influence on cognitive learning theorists. They extolled the existence of an internal process (in the brain) that would allow living things to learn and remember. Although not simple, theory of learning based on the information processing summarizes what is done in the field. The work of theorists of information processing refers to the model of memory and storage proposed. This model proposed that the brain contains some structures that process information, much like the fact a computer (Thadani 2010).Analysis

According to this model, learning takes place as follows. First, the information reaches the receptors: eyes, ears, nose, mouth and / or hands. This information was retained in sensory recorders for a very short period (perhaps seconds) after which, or it enters the MCT (Modern Coding Theory) or it may lost of information. Many theorists believe information processing that information can be stored, but it would be lost before reaching the MLT (Memory Long Term) if the person does not pay attention. Everything that a person pays attention is placed on working memory where it can remain 5 to 20 seconds (Thadani 2010). After this time, if the information is not processed or performed so as not to cause the transfer to MLT, it would be lost.

Theorists of information processing to believe that new information is transferred to the MLT; it must be connected, somehow, to knowledge already established and accessible by MLT. When information enters MLT, it is permanent. However, psychologists believe that information stored in MLT can be lost if not used regularly.

The act of learning design in terms of information processing has provided the basis for various classroom practices. For example, teachers use different methods to increase the likelihood that students pay attention to the latest ...