Chapter 4 by Kathleen Mastrian and Dee McGonigle

Introduction to Cognitive Science

Objectives

• Describe cognitive science.• Assess how our minds process and generate

information and knowledge.• Explore cognitive informatics.• Examine artificial intelligence (AI) and its

relationship to cognitive science and computer science.

Key Terms Defined• Artificial intelligence• Brain• Cognitive Informatics• Cognitive Science• Computer Science

Key Terms Defined

• Decision Making • Empiricism• Epistemology • Intelligence• Intuition

Key Terms Defined

• Knowledge • Logic• Memory • Mind • Neuroscience

Key Terms Defined

• Perception • Problem Solving • Psychology• Rationalism• Reasoning• Wisdom

Cognitive Science

• The field of cognitive science• What is cognitive science? • Relationship between the mind and computer

science• Purpose of cognitive science

Sources of Knowledge

• Empiricists and rationalists• Three sources of knowledge• Explain instinct• What is the process of reasoning? • What is intuition? • What sources of knowledge provide?

Nature of Knowledge

• Epistemology• The importance of knowledge

Knowledge/Wisdom and Decision Making

• How to make knowledge work for you• The decision making process• The nature of knowledge and the evolution of

wisdom

Cognitive Informatics

• Computing and informatics theories• Cognitive Informatics

Artificial Intelligence• Artificial Intelligence • The challenge of artificial intelligence• An amazing processor• What artificial intelligence uses

Thought Provoking Questions

How would you describe cognitive informatics (CI)? Reflect on a plan of care that you have developed for a patient. How could cognitive informatics be used to create tools to help with this important work?

Thought Provoking Questions

Think of a clinical setting you are familiar with and envision artificial intelligence tools.

• Are there any current tools in use? • What tools would enhance practice in

this setting? • Why?