Cognitive Psychology

Study of how people interpret sensory information to navigate the world around them, defining how they see, hear, taste, touch, and smell.

Exploration of how memories are encoded, stored, and retrieved, impacting learning and knowledge retention.

Analysis of how individuals focus mental resources on specific information while excluding other stimuli, crucial for information processing.

Investigation into how people understand, produce, and communicate language, a key aspect of human cognition.

Examination of the methods and processes individuals use to navigate challenges, resolve issues, and arrive at decisions or solutions.

Study of the cognitive processes involved in choosing between alternatives, associating this with judgment and reasoning abilities.

Assessment of the different ways in which people learn, including the conditions that enhance learning effectiveness and the acquisition of new knowledge.

Understanding of how thinking, problem-solving, and other cognitive abilities develop over the course of a person's life.

Evaluation of the nature of intelligence, its measurement, and what factors contribute to variations in intellectual abilities.

Interdisciplinary study of the neural mechanisms underlying cognition, connecting brain function with cognitive processes.

Exploration of the nature and levels of consciousness, including self-awareness and the state of being aware of one's surroundings.

Investigation of how individuals form opinions and conclusions, including the influence of biases and heuristics on judgment.

Application of cognitive concepts to improve mental health and modify problematic thinking patterns and behaviors.

Research into the cognitive processes associated with the generation of new ideas, solutions, and artistic expression.

Analysis of systematic patterns of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment, influencing personal and professional decisions.

Study of the effects of aging on cognitive processes such as memory, attention, and executive functions, and strategies to mitigate cognitive decline.