Information processing theory (Work sample)
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The document discusses information processing theory, emphasizing the brain's function as an information processor akin to a computer, focusing on encoding and retrieval. It covers various models, including Atkinson and Shiffrin's 'stage theory' and Craik and Lockhart's 'level of processing' model, highlighting different mechanisms that influence information access and application. Additionally, it mentions Rumelhart and McClelland's connectionist model, which suggests that information is stored in interconnected brain networks, affecting retrieval ease.
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Information processing theory (Work sample)
- 2. Information Processing Theory Information processing theory focuses on the mechanism or the learning process. The focus of the theory is mostly on encoding and retrieval. The basic idea behind the Information Processing theory is that human brain is similar to a computer or an information processor, which is distinct from the behaviorist notion that human beings merely respond to stimuli. Work Sample
- 3. Atikinson and Shriffin's - 'Stage theory' The brain receives or gathered information (input), stores and processes the information and finally leads to a behavioral response that is it delivers output. Work Sample
- 4. Craik and Lockhart - 'Level of processing' Model Their theory emphasised on varied ways of information expansion (attention, labelling, meaning and perception) which affects our ability to access and apply the same information later no. Work Sample
- 5. Rumelhart and McClelland's - Connectionist Model This theory is supported by neuroscience research. The theory states that information is stored in different parts of the brain and are connected as a network. The number of connections one piece of information has will affect the retrieval ease. Work Sample