Which theory hypothesizes that the mind works in ways similar to a computer?

A) psychoanalytic
B) sociocultural
C) information processing
D) bioecological

Information Processing

The method by which individuals perceive, analyze, manipulate, use, and remember information, analogous to the way computers process data.

Psychoanalytic

Pertains to a theory and therapeutic method developed by Sigmund Freud, focusing on unconscious mental processes and early childhood experiences in shaping behavior and personality.

Sociocultural

Pertaining to the combination of social and cultural factors that influence an individual’s behavior, attitudes, and perceptions.