Psychology of thinking
Words for attention, memory, judgement and mental processing.
The act of knowing; knowledge; perception.
anchor · Mental processes used to acquire and use knowledge.AttentionThe act or state of attending or heeding; the application of the mind to any object of sense, representation, or thought; notice; exclusive or s…
core · Selective concentration on information.working memoryThe small amount of information the mind can actively use at one time.
core · Temporary active storage and processing.PerceptionThe act of perceiving; cognizance by the senses or intellect; apperhension by the bodily organs, or by the mind, of what is presented to them; d…
core · Interpretation of sensory information.SchemaAn outline or image universally applicable to a general conception, under which it is likely to be presented to the mind; as, five dots in a lin…
core · A mental framework for organising information.cognitive biasA predictable way in which thinking can become distorted.
core · A systematic distortion in judgement.confirmation biasThe habit of noticing evidence that agrees with what you already think.
core · Preference for evidence supporting existing beliefs.executive functionMental skills used for planning, focus and self-control.
core · Mental control used for planning and regulation.