Glossary I
Glossary I
Information-processing disturbances refers to cognitive misperceptions and distortions in the way events are perceived and
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.
Information-processing psychology refers to the approach to studying cognition that follows in the tradition of faculty psychology and methodological (mediational) Behaviorism and typ
Information-processing theory is a Theory proposing that human cognition consists of mental hardware and mental software.
Informational encapsulation is a property of a cognitive process whereby it functions without drawing on information from other cognitive processes.
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 power is the power based on the potential use of informational resources, including rational argument, persuasion, or factual data.