An information processing approach to cognitive development.
1971
E D Neimark
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D007257
Information Theory
An interdisciplinary study dealing with the transmission of messages or signals, or the communication of information. Information theory does not directly deal with meaning or content, but with physical representations that have meaning or content. It overlaps considerably with communication theory and CYBERNETICS.
Information Theories,Theories, Information,Theory, Information
D007360
Intelligence
The ability to learn and to deal with new situations and to deal effectively with tasks involving abstractions.
D008568
Memory
Complex mental function having four distinct phases: (1) memorizing or learning, (2) retention, (3) recall, and (4) recognition. Clinically, it is usually subdivided into immediate, recent, and remote memory.
D002648
Child
A person 6 to 12 years of age. An individual 2 to 5 years old is CHILD, PRESCHOOL.
Children
D003071
Cognition
Intellectual or mental process whereby an organism obtains knowledge.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328
Adult
A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available.