Introduction to the Cognitive Level of Analysis
Cognitive Level of Analysis Guide (Pink Packet) | |
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Topic #1: Perception
"The House" Reading
The House | |
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Zimbardo Perception Video
http://www.learner.org/series/discoveringpsychology/07/e07expand.html
http://www.learner.org/series/discoveringpsychology/07/e07expand.html
Topic #2: Memory
Memory Quotations
Memory Quotations | |
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The Nature of Memory and Schema Theory
Models of Memory-C6
1. Complete the Guided Notes for each of the following models of memory on page C6 of your packet.
2. Watch both Prezis below and take notes. These Prezis are narrated, so be sure to have your sound on.
2. Watch both Prezis below and take notes. These Prezis are narrated, so be sure to have your sound on.
Culture's Impact on Memory-C8
The Reliability of Memory - C9
Essential Questions: To what extent can we trust our memories?
Should eyewitness testimony be used in the legal system? Why of why not?
Should eyewitness testimony be used in the legal system? Why of why not?
To find more information on the Loftus studies, explore the studies attached below.
Loftus and Palmer (1974) | |
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Loftus et al (2012) | |
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Donald Trump Memories: False Memories & Skewed Schemas
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2015/11/24/donald-trump-might-not-be-lying-about-people-cheering-on-911/
Cognitive Demonstrations of Knowledge (A-Day: 12/7; B-Day: 12/8)
Short Written Response Prompts
1. Explain how one principle from the cognitive level of analysis is demonstrated in research.
2. Explain schema theory with reference to one relevant research study.
3. Describe one model of memory with reference to one relevant research study.
2. Explain schema theory with reference to one relevant research study.
3. Describe one model of memory with reference to one relevant research study.
Cognitive Content Quiz Materials
In order to prepare for the Content Quiz, you should review the following materials. The quiz will be online and multiple choice.
The Principles of the Cognitive LoA, Types of Memory, Schema Theory overview & Key studies, The Models of Memory, Biological Impacts on Memory Studies, Individualistic & Collective Culture, Culture & Memory Studies, Reliability of Memory Studies, Flashbulb Memories.
The Principles of the Cognitive LoA, Types of Memory, Schema Theory overview & Key studies, The Models of Memory, Biological Impacts on Memory Studies, Individualistic & Collective Culture, Culture & Memory Studies, Reliability of Memory Studies, Flashbulb Memories.
Cognition, Biology & Emotion
Terrorism & Refugee Applications
The Psychology of Terrorism:
www.cnn.com/2016/03/25/health/brain-and-terrorist-attack/
Responding to Terrorism Article
Terrorists act with the goal of creating fear & terror among their enemies. The article below discusses how to respond to situations such as the 2015 terror attacks on Paris.
www.cnn.com/2016/03/25/health/brain-and-terrorist-attack/
Responding to Terrorism Article
Terrorists act with the goal of creating fear & terror among their enemies. The article below discusses how to respond to situations such as the 2015 terror attacks on Paris.
Fearing Fear Itself | |
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The Politics of Fear: Fear of Refugees
Many states around the nation are saying "No" to allowing Syrian refugees enter their states. Oregon's governor Kate Brown has recently stated that we will permit the resettlement of Syrians.
-What role does cognition, biology, & emotion play in this situation and similar historic situations?
http://www.cnn.com/2015/11/19/world/paris-attacks-us-france-refugees/index.html
Many states around the nation are saying "No" to allowing Syrian refugees enter their states. Oregon's governor Kate Brown has recently stated that we will permit the resettlement of Syrians.
-What role does cognition, biology, & emotion play in this situation and similar historic situations?
http://www.cnn.com/2015/11/19/world/paris-attacks-us-france-refugees/index.html
Flashbulb Memories
Flashbulb Memory Interview
Find someone (a parent, sibling, friend, teacher, etc.) to interview about their experiences during the 9/11 attacks or another suprising, highly emotional event.
Be sure to ask the following questions and record their information.
1. Where were you when you first learned about the 9/11 attacks/news?
2. What were you doing when you heard?
3. Who told you?
4. How did you feel immediately hearing about the attacks?
5. How did the people around you react/feel?
6. On a scale 0-10, how confident are you in your memories?
Find someone (a parent, sibling, friend, teacher, etc.) to interview about their experiences during the 9/11 attacks or another suprising, highly emotional event.
Be sure to ask the following questions and record their information.
1. Where were you when you first learned about the 9/11 attacks/news?
2. What were you doing when you heard?
3. Who told you?
4. How did you feel immediately hearing about the attacks?
5. How did the people around you react/feel?
6. On a scale 0-10, how confident are you in your memories?
*Note: The video interview with my Mom does not play online*
This Link has study summaries and links to abstracts about each that deal with the issue of flashbulb memories and 9/11. This could be a portfolio entry. http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn20873-manhattan-memory-project-how-911-changed-our-brains.html#.VG4VCPR4qMU
This Link has study summaries and links to abstracts about each that deal with the issue of flashbulb memories and 9/11. This could be a portfolio entry. http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn20873-manhattan-memory-project-how-911-changed-our-brains.html#.VG4VCPR4qMU
Race Relations & Policing
Explore the following website and watch the video to learn about some of the details of the shooting of Mike Brown and the aftermath of that event. We will use this information to help us determine the extent that memory is reliable and to determine the role it should play in the justice system.
Key Questions:
CNN Article: http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/19/us/ferguson-michael-brown-dueling-narratives/
Key Questions:
- How may have cognition impacted the initial confrontation between Michael Brown and Officer Darren Wilson?
- To what extent are the eyewitness accounts reliable. What factors may have impacted their reliability?
- Was the legal system correct in not indicting Officer Wilson? Why or why not?
- In what other ways does cognition impact this situation and the ongoing topics of race, police brutality, equity, and justice in our nation and world?
CNN Article: http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/19/us/ferguson-michael-brown-dueling-narratives/
Explore the eyewitness testimonies from Darren Wilson and Dorian Johnson. To what extent is their evidence valuable and limited?
Ferguson Eyewitness Testimonies: http://apps.stlpublicradio.org/ferguson-project/evidence.html
Ferguson Eyewitness Testimonies: http://apps.stlpublicradio.org/ferguson-project/evidence.html
Cognitive EWR Prompts
1. To what extent is one cognitive process reliable?
2. Discuss how social or cultural factors affect one cognitive process.
3. Evaluate one theory of how emotion may affect one cognitive process.
2. Discuss how social or cultural factors affect one cognitive process.
3. Evaluate one theory of how emotion may affect one cognitive process.
Extended Written Response Graphic Organizer | |
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Inside Out
Before you watch the film, you can read the following articles on Inside Out & the Science of Memory.
Inside Out & The Science of Memory:
Article 1: http://www.vulture.com/2015/06/neuroscientist-fact-check-inside-out.html#
Article 2: http://www.forbes.com/sites/jvchamary/2015/08/30/inside-out-science/
Post EWR Article: http://www.psmag.com/books-and-culture/a-conversation-with-psychologist-behind-inside-out
Inside Out & The Science of Memory:
Article 1: http://www.vulture.com/2015/06/neuroscientist-fact-check-inside-out.html#
Article 2: http://www.forbes.com/sites/jvchamary/2015/08/30/inside-out-science/
Post EWR Article: http://www.psmag.com/books-and-culture/a-conversation-with-psychologist-behind-inside-out
Inside Out Analogy Guide | |
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