Analyzing the users' information behavior from the perspective of selective information based on information processing theory

Our brain only receives information that it finds interesting and that it can perceive through sight and hearing. Additionally, only certain parts of the input information are retained in our knowledge structure. Behavior is a direct result of learning, and information behavior refers to the activities individuals engage in to fulfill their information needs. This essay aims to provide a concise overview of the process of information flow in the human mind, drawing on the theory of information processing. By reviewing relevant scientific texts and research in this field, employing a review approach, it seeks to offer a general perspective to experts in knowledge and information science, guiding investigations into important issues in this domain. To elucidate this process, the essay initially examines the theory of information processing, followed by an exploration of how data is received by the human brain through the senses, Cognitive biases in information selection and processing, the limitations of memory in recording information, and the influence of learning on information behavior. The findings reveal a selective and reductionist approach at each stage in the brain, underscoring the importance of considering these limitations in future research and the design of information retrieval systems.