Cognitive Processing Style, Working Memory, and Attention

PSY2006 Brain, Body and
Mind

TABLE OF CONTENT
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................3
Cognitive processing style that are key to how we perceive ourselves and navigate our world. 3
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................3
What is working memory in biological and psychology and what are its importance................3
What is attention in biological and psychology...........................................................................5
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................7
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................8

INTRODUCTION
The brain is considered as physical substance and mind is the conscious product of
neurons (Esterman and Rothlein, 2019). Brain is an important organ that integrates sensory
information and directs motor responses. This present study is going to show cognitive
processing style that shows ways as how people perceive themselves. Further, it will discuss
about working memory as how it helps people, students at all levels in learning new things and
increase their knowledge. It will also discuss about attention as how attention can help in
improving memory, learning new things and performing functions with effectiveness.
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TASK 1
Cognitive processing style that are key to how we perceive ourselves and navigate our world
Cognitive style refers a preferred way in which people processes information. Different
people have different styles of processing information and it plays a vital role in influencing
attitudes and social interaction. It is the main key in influencing behaviour because it operates the
belief that the brain is an important aspect of behaving.
Reflectivity and impulsivity: It is a cognitive style that relates to personality of people.
According to this, people who are reflective are more likely to rush through assignments and
frequently missing the correct answers (Margunayasa and et.al., 2019). Whereas, impulsive
people and students do not consider alternative answers and things when they are being
presented some open ended questions. Reflective people are more likely to solve difficult
problems. It defines their personality to the great extent.
Social cognitive approach: This theory of personality focuses on cognition and learning in
order to show personality differences. As per this people can learn several things either by
observing others or by learning from their own experiences (Stefanone, Yue and Toh, 2019).
This cognitive theory influences individual experiences, actions of others and some
environmental factors that can affect personality and behaviour of people. It helps people in
understanding things and performing behaviour accordingly. This theory and cognitive styles
emphasises on observation, attitudes and emotional reaction.