Lesson Summary. Cognitive psychology is the branch of psychology that focuses on the way people process information. It looks at how we process information we receive and how the treatment of this information leads to our responses.
County Appraisal District Chief Appraiser. The chief appraiser is the head of the county appraisal district appraisal office. The board of directors appoints and directs the chief appraiser and it also determins the chief appraiser's compensation.
A home appraisal, an objective opinion about what a home is worth, provides valuable information about real estate. Both buyers and sellers seek this information, which is also used by tax assessors and mortgage lenders. Appraisers, though, charge for their services, and the charges can vary.