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In the experiment by Seligman and Maier (1967), what was the key difference between the dogs that could escape the shocks and those that couldn't?
In the experiment by Seligman and Maier (1967), what was the key difference between the dogs that could escape the shocks and those that couldn't?
- The size of the cages
- The type of shocks administered
- The location of the cages
- The presence of a signal before the shocks (correct)
Which perspective on learning is associated with the interpretation of observational learning in terms of cognitive processes?
Which perspective on learning is associated with the interpretation of observational learning in terms of cognitive processes?
- Cognitive psychology
- Behaviorism
- Social learning theory (correct)
- Neurology
Which theoretical perspective focuses on how a society’s adults and cultural creations enhance cognition and pass accumulated wisdom along to children?
Which theoretical perspective focuses on how a society’s adults and cultural creations enhance cognition and pass accumulated wisdom along to children?
- Early cognitive perspectives
- Behaviorism
- Sociocultural theory (correct)
- Cognitive neuroscience
What is the main focus of early cognitive perspectives such as Piaget, Vygotsky, and Gestalt psychologists?
What is the main focus of early cognitive perspectives such as Piaget, Vygotsky, and Gestalt psychologists?
What does cognitive neuroscience focus on?
What does cognitive neuroscience focus on?