Processing Types

 

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Types of Processing  

 

Type of Cognitive Processing

Brief Description

Linear
Processing information from part to whole in a straight forward logical progression.  
Holistic
Processing information from whole to part; sees the big picture first, not the details. 
Sequential
Processing information in order from first to last.  
Random
Processing information without priority; jumps form one task to another. 
Symbolic
Processes symbols and pictures; likes to use letters, words and mathematical symbols. 
Concrete
Processes things that can be seen, or touched – real objects. 
Logical
Processes information piece by piece using logic to solve a problem.  
Intuitive
Processes information based on weather or not it feels right; knows answer but not sure how it was derived. 
Verbal
Processes thoughts and ideas with words.  
Nonverbal
Processes thought as illustrations. 
Reality-Based
Processes information based on reality; focuses on rules and regulations  
Fantasy-Oriented
Processes information with creativity; less focuses on rules and regulations 

 

 

 Links

The Brain and Learning

Cognition and Learning

How We Learn

Stages of Learning

Mental Models

Obtaining Information

The Learning Cycle

 

 

 

 

 

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