Compared to Piaget's Theory, Information-Processing Theory

question 130

Multiple Choice

Compared to Piaget's theory, information-processing theory

• A) puts more emphasis on qualitative changes in thought.
• B) is more unified into a single comprehensive theory.
• C) emphasizes the "whole" more than the "parts" of cognition.
• D) describes the specific components of cognition in greater detail.

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Definitions:

Self-Identity

How an individual perceives themselves, incorporating elements such as personal values, beliefs, and characteristics, forming the basis of self-concept.

Projection

A defense mechanism in psychology where individuals attribute their own thoughts, feelings, or attributes to someone else.

Perceptual Defence

A psychological concept where an individual subconsciously resists recognizing or accepting information that conflicts with their personal beliefs or expectations.

Implicit Personality Theory

The assumptions or biases that people naturally make about the characteristics and traits of others based on limited observations.