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Jul 6, 2023 · Fundamentals

Understanding Information Processing Theory: How the Mind Works Like a Computer

The information processing theory, emerging in the 1950s‑60s, likens human cognition to computer operations, detailing how perception, attention, memory, conceptual knowledge, reasoning, and feedback mechanisms transform sensory input into mental representations and guide behavior, influencing cognitive psychology, education, and HCI.

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Understanding Information Processing Theory: How the Mind Works Like a Computer