Alright, so today I was messing around with this thing called “cognitive psychology,” specifically using Quizlet to dive into it. Let me tell you, it was quite the ride. First off, I started by just browsing through some existing flashcard sets on Quizlet. I searched for “cognitive psychology” and, boy, did I find a lot. I picked a few sets that looked decent, you know, with terms and definitions that seemed important.
Then I got into the actual studying part. I used the “Learn” mode on Quizlet, which is pretty neat. It throws questions at you, and you try to answer them. Started off with some basic stuff. What I found interesting was that the whole thing revolves around how we think, remember, and learn. Sounds simple, but it’s a big deal. For instance, I realized how often I rely on my memory without really understanding how it works. Quizlet was showing me that there’s a whole science behind this, which is kinda mind-blowing when you stop and think about it.
I also tried the “Flashcards” mode, flipping through terms and trying to recall the definitions before checking. Some were easy, but others? I had to go back a few times. It’s kinda like exercising your brain, you know? You feel it working, trying to make connections. I stumbled upon some sets that also included self-hypnosis, which was something new for me. And that can make people forget facts, events. That’s crazy!
- Browsing: Looked through existing Quizlet sets on cognitive psychology.
- Learning: Used the “Learn” mode to test myself with questions.
- Flashcards: Flipped through terms, trying to remember definitions.
- Matching: Played a game where I matched terms with their definitions.
Digging Deeper
After getting the hang of the basics, I decided to create my own set. I took some key concepts from what I had learned and made my own flashcards. It was more work, sure, but it helped me understand the material better. I focused on things like how we perceive events and make decisions. It’s like, every time we make a choice, there’s this whole process happening in our brain, and cognitive psychology tries to explain that. I made sure to include some examples, which I think really helped solidify the concepts for me.
One thing I didn’t expect was how much this would make me think about my own thinking. Sounds meta, right? But seriously, I started noticing how I learn best and where I struggle. Quizlet is just a tool, but it opened up this whole area of psychology that I hadn’t really considered before. It’s not just about memorizing stuff; it’s about understanding how our minds work on a deeper level. There are also 12 principles of developmentally appropriate practice based on child development and early learning research.
So, yeah, that was my day with cognitive psychology and Quizlet. It was a mix of learning, testing myself, and even getting a bit philosophical about how our brains operate. Definitely gonna keep exploring this, maybe even dive into more specific topics within cognitive psychology. Who knew flashcards could lead to all this?
