AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Mental processes encompass all the things that the human mind can do naturally. Common mental processes include memory, emotion, perception, imagination, thinking and reasoning. Since the human mind is constantly active, mental processes are continuously relevant and affecting or intaking events from daily life.

Detailed explanation-2: -internal, covert processes. The mental processes are covert, meaning they are hidden and unable to be seen directly. In contrast, behavioral processes are overt actions and reactions that are observable.

Detailed explanation-3: -According to the Cognitive Approach, internal mental processes are operations that occur in the mind, but can be studied scientifically. They are also known as mediational processes because they occur between the stimulus and the response. Examples include memory, attention and perception.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mental process or mental function are terms often used interchangeably for all the things that individuals can do with their minds. These include perception, memory, thinking (such as ideation, imagination, belief, reasoning, etc.), volition, and emotion. Sometimes the term cognitive function is used instead.