information processing theory
[/ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈprɑːsɛsɪŋ ˈθɪəri/]
nounpl: information processing theories
teoria do processamento da informação
1. A cognitive framework proposing that the human mind processes information similarly to a computer, involving input, processing, storage, and output stages
Information processing theory suggests that memory works through encoding, storage, and retrieval processes.
A teoria do processamento da informação sugere que a memória funciona através de processos de codificação, armazenamento e recuperação.
2. An approach in psychology and cognitive science that analyzes how people perceive, learn, and remember information
Teachers use information processing theory to understand how students absorb and retain educational content.
Os professores usam a teoria do processamento da informação para entender como os alunos absorvem e retêm conteúdo educacional.
3. A theoretical model explaining cognition as a sequence of mental operations that transform sensory input into behavioral output
Information processing theory explains why people have limited attention spans when faced with complex tasks.
A teoria do processamento da informação explica por que as pessoas têm períodos de atenção limitados quando enfrentam tarefas complexas.
Information processing theory is fundamental in both American and Brazilian educational psychology and cognitive science curricula. It has been highly influential since the 1950s-1970s in shaping how educators understand learning. In Brazil, this theory is extensively taught in psychology, pedagogy, and neuroscience programs, often integrated with discussions of how technology and artificial intelligence relate to human cognition.
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