Attention and Consciousness Concepts

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What does the Central Executive component of working memory primarily oversee?

  • Long-term storage of information
  • Processing of verbal and auditory information
  • Attention control and task management (correct)
  • Storage of sensory information

Which type of memory task involves prompts aiding in retrieval?

  • Implicit Memory Tasks
  • Cued Recall (correct)
  • Multi-Store Model Tasks
  • Recognition Tasks

Which model suggests that memory retention is influenced by the depth of processing?

  • Multi-Store Model
  • Working Memory Model
  • Levels of Processing Model (correct)
  • Implicit Memory Model

What is the function of the Phonological Loop in working memory?

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Which type of memory is characterized by unconscious memory processes?

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What is the main characteristic of shallow processing according to the Multi-Store Model?

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Which memory store holds information temporarily for analysis and transfer?

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What does encoding refer to in the context of memory?

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What is the primary effect of divided attention on task performance?

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Which aspect is crucial for effective meta-cognition?

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How does high cognitive load affect attention?

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Which factor is a significant barrier to sustained attention?

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What do recall tasks specifically measure in memory assessment?

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What often results from multitasking in terms of task completion?

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Which of the following tasks is NOT typically used to measure memory?

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What does awareness of mental states allow individuals to do?

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What distinguishes automatic processes from controlled processes?

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Which description best defines consciousness?

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What is selective attention?

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How is attention characterized in cognitive psychology?

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Which of the following correctly describes the unconscious level of consciousness?

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What role does attention play in cognitive processes?

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Which level of consciousness refers to information that can easily be brought to awareness?

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Which statement is true regarding controlled processes?

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Flashcards

Selective Attention

The ability to focus on specific information while ignoring other stimuli.

Unconscious

Mental processes that are not accessible to our direct awareness.

Preconscious

Information that is not currently in our awareness but can be easily brought to consciousness.

Consciousness

Our awareness of ourselves and our surroundings.

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Controlled Processes

Processes that require effort and conscious attention, typically used for novel or challenging tasks.

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Automatic Processes

Processes that occur without deliberate thought, often involving well-learned tasks or stimuli.

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Attention

A cognitive mechanism that allows us to focus on certain stimuli while ignoring others.

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Nature of Consciousness

The ability to reflect on our experiences, make decisions, and engage in complex problem-solving.

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Divided Attention

The ability to focus on multiple tasks or stimuli simultaneously. This is like trying to juggle many balls at once.

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Sustained Attention

The ability to maintain focus on a task over an extended period. It's like staying engaged for a long lecture.

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Cognitive Load

The amount of mental effort required to process information. Too much information can overload the brain.

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Distractions and Interruptions

External stimuli, like noise or visual distractions, that compete for your attention.

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Meta-Cognition

The ability to monitor, control, and evaluate our own cognitive processes. It's like reflecting on how you learn best.

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What is Memory?

A complex cognitive process involved in encoding, storing, and retrieving information. Like a library for your thoughts.

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Memory Measurement Tasks

Tasks that assess different memory processes. Like testing the strength and weaknesses of your mental library.

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Retrieval

The ability to retrieve previously learned information. It's measured by tasks like free recall (listing items from memory) and cued recall (using prompts for retrieval).

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Recognition Task

A memory task that involves identifying previously encountered items from a list containing distractors. Useful for evaluating witness memory and brand recognition in marketing.

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Multi-Store Model of Memory

A model of memory that suggests there are three distinct memory stores: sensory, short-term, and long-term memory.

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Encoding

The initial stage of memory processing, where sensory input is transformed into a form that can be stored in memory.

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Sensory Memory

Holds sensory information very briefly, like images or sounds, before it is processed further.

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Short-Term Memory (STM)

Holds information temporarily for analysis and transfer to long-term memory, with a limited capacity.

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Long-Term Memory (LTM)

Stores information indefinitely, with potentially unlimited capacity.

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Levels of Processing Model

A model of memory that suggests the depth of processing during encoding influences memory retention. Deeper processing, involving semantic analysis, leads to better memory.

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Study Notes

Attention and Consciousness

  • Attention is a cognitive mechanism that allows us to focus on certain stimuli while ignoring others.
  • Consciousness is our awareness of ourselves and our surroundings.
  • Attention involves selectively focusing on one aspect of information while ignoring others.
  • Types of attention include selective attention (focusing on a specific stimulus), divided attention (multitasking), and sustained attention (maintaining focus over a period).
  • Hindrances to attention include cognitive load, distractions, and multitasking.
  • Automatic processes are fast and require little conscious effort, while controlled processes require deliberate effort.
  • Levels of consciousness include conscious (immediate awareness), preconscious (information that can be easily retrieved), and unconscious (mental processes outside of direct awareness).
  • Consciousness involves awareness of mental states (thinking, problem-solving, emotions) and meta-cognition (evaluating one's thoughts).

Memory

  • Memory is a cognitive process involving encoding, storing, and retrieving information.
  • Memory allows us to retain past experiences, learn from them, and plan for the future.
  • Memory is a complex system with different types and processes.
  • Common memory measurement tasks include recall (retrieving information without cues), recognition (identifying previously encountered items), and working memory tasks (holding and manipulating information temporarily).
  • Implicit memory tasks assess unconscious memory processes.
  • Models of memory include the multi-store model (sensory memory, short-term memory, long-term memory), levels-of-processing model (deeper processing leads to better retention), and the working memory model (emphasizing short-term memory in active information processing).
  • Encoding, storage, and retrieval are essential components of memory. Encoding transforms sensory input into a representable form, storage is retaining encoded information, and retrieval accesses stored information.
  • Forgetting can occur due to factors such as decay, interference, or retrieval failure.
  • Encoding involves converting sensory input into a meaningful form (visual, acoustic, semantic).
  • Memory distortion can occur due to misinformation, false memories, or source amnesia.

Memory Consolidation and Organisation

  • Sleep is crucial for memory consolidation, especially during REM sleep.
  • Hippocampal activity during sleep enhances spatial memory.
  • Mnemonic devices are techniques that aid memory by adding meaning to information.
  • Free recall allows remembering items in any order, even though presentation order might be different.
  • Retrieval from short-term memory involves processes like scanning and matching.

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