discussion

Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Refer to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric under the Settings icon above for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.

Core Concepts of Cognition: Jigsaw [WLOs: 1, 2,3] [CLO: 1}

This is a jigsaw where you will share the information you have learned about two concepts with your classmates based on your last name. Find where your last name corresponds to the concepts you are to analyze and discuss in the discussion board forum.

Last name begins with:	Analyze these concepts
A - H	Mental representations & stages of processing
I - P	Serial versus parallel processing & hierarchical systems
R - Z	Consciousness & emotion

 Using Chapter 1 and required course readings, answer the following three prompts:

· Define and explain the core concepts of cognition that correspond to your last

· Evaluate the premise of whether or not your understanding of these concepts could be beneficial in your future career.

· Explain your conclusion by referencing theory, research, and professional

Be sure to use your own  Academic Voice (Links to an external site.)  and apply in-text citations appropriately throughout your post. The  In-Text Citation Helper: A Guide to Making APA In-Text Citations (Links to an external site.)  tutorial can clarify further questions you might have on APA.

Guided Response: Select two students who have written on topics different from yours. Comment on the merits of their post, question why these concepts are important to the study of cognitive psychology, and seek clarification as to why, or why not, these concepts are important in their future careers.

For deeper engagement and learning, you are encouraged to provide responses to any comments or questions others have given to you. Remember, continuing to engage with peers and the instructor will further the conversation and provide you with opportunities to demonstrate your content expertise, critical thinking, and real-world experiences with this topic