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Information processing theory
/ˌɪnfəmˈeɪʃən pɹˈəʊsɛsɪŋ θˈiəɹi/
/ˌɪnfɚmˈeɪʃən pɹˈɑːsɛsɪŋ θˈiəɹi/Information processing theory
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a cognitive theory that focuses on how information is encoded, stored, and retrieved in the human mind
information processing theory
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Information processing theory posits that the human mind processes information much like a computer, involving stages such as encoding, storage, and retrieval.
According to information processing theory, cognitive processes such as attention, perception, and memory play crucial roles in how information is processed.
Educational interventions based on information processing theory often involve strategies to enhance students' encoding, organization, and retrieval of information.
Information processing theory has been applied in various fields, including education, psychology, and human-computer interaction, to better understand how people interact with and process information.
Researchers in information processing theory investigate how individuals acquire, interpret, and use information to make decisions and solve problems.
