Term ID: T2551

Information Theory

/information-theory/
A mathematical framework for quantifying information and communication that has influenced cognitive psychology's understanding of human information processing and decision-making.
Example: Understanding memory limitations in terms of information capacity, or analyzing decision-making as information processing under uncertainty with limited cognitive resources.

Share This Psychology Term

Explore Your Personality with Science-Backed Tests

Discover insights about yourself with our comprehensive personality assessments. Each test is designed to help you understand different aspects of your psychological profile and personal traits.

View All Personality Tests →
Reference: Shannon (1948)