Glossary I

Information-processing perspective refers to a kind of perspective that views the human mind as a continuously developing, symbol-manipulating system, similar to a computer, into which information flows, is operated on, and is converted to output.

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Information-processing psychology refers to the approach to studying cognition that follows in the tradition of faculty psychology and methodological (mediational) Behaviorism and typ

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Information-processing theory is a Theory proposing that human cognition consists of mental hardware and mental software.

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Informational encapsulation is a property of a cognitive process whereby it functions without drawing on information from other cognitive processes.

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Informational influence refers to conformity motivated by a desire to hold correct opinions and do the right thing. Conformity occurs when people accept evidence about reality provided by other people. Informational influence is one method through which a group may influence an individual is via the information that the group possesses.

Informational involvement is the measure of how much the patient wants to know about his or her illness and specific details of its treatment.

Informational power is the power based on the potential use of informational resources, including rational argument, persuasion, or factual data.

Informational social influence refers to the influence of other people that leads others to conform because they see them as a source of information to guide their behavior ; people conform because they believe that others' interpretation of an ambiguous situation is more correct than theirs. Moreover, Informational social influence is the pressure to accept the actions or statements of others as evidence about reality