17 Questions
According to behaviourism, how is the mind perceived when we are born?
As a blank slate
What did John Watson claim he could do with healthy infants based on his environment?
Train them to become any type of specialist
Why does behaviourism emphasize studying only observable and measurable behavior?
To ensure scientific rigor and replicability
What type of experiments does behaviourism consider the best for obtaining results to support theories?
Lab experiments
Why does behaviourism suggest it is not worth investigating mental processes?
Because mental processes are too vague and difficult to measure
What is the primary purpose of theoretical models in cognitive psychology?
To provide testable theories about mental processes
How do schemas help in processing information?
By predicting future events based on previous experiences
In the context of cognitive psychology, what does the information processing approach propose?
Information flows through the cognitive system in stages
How do computer models used in cognitive psychology resemble the structure of the brain and mind systems?
By simulating mental processes through computer simulations
What is the role of culture in shaping an individual's schemas?
Culture influences experiences that contribute to forming schemas
How do theoretical models differ from computer models in cognitive psychology?
Theoretical models represent steps in mental processes, while computer models simulate these processes
How did Bartlett describe the way our schemas work?
Like a notepad, reconstructing events with gaps filled by assumptions
In Bartlett's 'War of Ghosts' research, how did participants adjust the Native American folk tale?
By changing details to fit their cultural schema
What did Bartlett conclude about memory based on his 'War of Ghosts' study?
Memory is influenced by schemas, especially cultural schemas
What is the focus of cognitive neuroscience according to the text?
Investigating how cognition is produced by neural mechanisms and brain structure
Which technology allowed cognitive neuroscience researchers to explain the neurological basis of mental processes?
fMRI and PET scans
What did Tulving et al. (1994) discover about long-term memory according to the text?
Long-term memory is located in different lobes of the brain
Explore the key principles of the behaviourist approach in psychology, which posits that our actions and characteristics are shaped by our environment rather than innate traits. Learn about influential figures like John Watson and their beliefs that individuals can be trained to excel in any field with the right upbringing.
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