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What does the term 'cognition' refer to?
What does the term 'cognition' refer to?
- The set of all mental abilities related to knowledge (correct)
- The observable behavior of individuals
- The history of philosophical thought
- The physical act of thinking
Which philosopher is known for the phrase 'I think, therefore I am'?
Which philosopher is known for the phrase 'I think, therefore I am'?
- Aristotle
- René Descartes (correct)
- Immanuel Kant
- Wilhelm Wundt
What aspect did Aristotle emphasize in his studies of cognition?
What aspect did Aristotle emphasize in his studies of cognition?
- The need for empirical evidence (correct)
- The role of unconscious thought processes
- The importance of intuition in human thought
- The abstract nature of knowledge
What is a key feature of human cognition?
What is a key feature of human cognition?
Who is considered one of the founding figures of modern psychology?
Who is considered one of the founding figures of modern psychology?
What does cognition allow humans to do in relation to knowledge?
What does cognition allow humans to do in relation to knowledge?
What aspect of thinking is said to be intuitive?
What aspect of thinking is said to be intuitive?
Which of the following is NOT a cognitive process?
Which of the following is NOT a cognitive process?
What does the Similarity Theory suggest about detecting target stimuli?
What does the Similarity Theory suggest about detecting target stimuli?
Which stage in the Guided Search Theory involves evaluating activated elements sequentially?
Which stage in the Guided Search Theory involves evaluating activated elements sequentially?
What is the Stroop effect primarily related to?
What is the Stroop effect primarily related to?
What role does selective attention play in processing stimuli?
What role does selective attention play in processing stimuli?
What happens during the parallel stage of the Guided Search Theory?
What happens during the parallel stage of the Guided Search Theory?
Which concept involves tuning out unimportant details to focus on what matters?
Which concept involves tuning out unimportant details to focus on what matters?
What kind of delays does the Stroop effect demonstrate in cognitive processing?
What kind of delays does the Stroop effect demonstrate in cognitive processing?
Which statement best describes how the Similarity Theory relates to distraction?
Which statement best describes how the Similarity Theory relates to distraction?
What occurs when a person's sense receptors pick up information?
What occurs when a person's sense receptors pick up information?
Which question is associated with the process of sensation?
Which question is associated with the process of sensation?
What phenomenon suggests that sensory information can be misinterpreted?
What phenomenon suggests that sensory information can be misinterpreted?
In the context of ambiguous images, what is mid-level vision responsible for?
In the context of ambiguous images, what is mid-level vision responsible for?
What does top-down processing rely on when interpreting sensory information?
What does top-down processing rely on when interpreting sensory information?
Which of the following best describes bottom-up processing?
Which of the following best describes bottom-up processing?
What do the Duck and Rabbit illusion demonstrate in terms of perception?
What do the Duck and Rabbit illusion demonstrate in terms of perception?
What aspect does perception generally encompass?
What aspect does perception generally encompass?
What is the primary focus of Bottom-Up Theory in perception?
What is the primary focus of Bottom-Up Theory in perception?
Which of the following describes Top-Down Theory?
Which of the following describes Top-Down Theory?
How does Bottom-Up Theory differ in flexibility compared to Top-Down Theory?
How does Bottom-Up Theory differ in flexibility compared to Top-Down Theory?
Which aspect does Top-Down Theory incorporate that Bottom-Up Theory does not?
Which aspect does Top-Down Theory incorporate that Bottom-Up Theory does not?
What describes the Direct Perception aspect of Bottom-Up Theories?
What describes the Direct Perception aspect of Bottom-Up Theories?
What role do templates play in Template Theories?
What role do templates play in Template Theories?
In what way does Bottom-Up Theory primarily derive control over perception?
In what way does Bottom-Up Theory primarily derive control over perception?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Top-Down Theory?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Top-Down Theory?
What does a 'false positive' signify in the context of vigilance?
What does a 'false positive' signify in the context of vigilance?
What describes the performance of a lifeguard who does not see a drowning person?
What describes the performance of a lifeguard who does not see a drowning person?
In a search context, what is meant by the term 'distracters'?
In a search context, what is meant by the term 'distracters'?
What does the 'display size effect' refer to?
What does the 'display size effect' refer to?
What would a correct rejection indicate in a lifeguarding scenario?
What would a correct rejection indicate in a lifeguarding scenario?
What is the primary characteristic of vigilance?
What is the primary characteristic of vigilance?
How does the presence of distracters impact a search task?
How does the presence of distracters impact a search task?
What does it mean to be vigilant?
What does it mean to be vigilant?
Study Notes
Cognition and Thinking
- Cognition is the scientific term for thinking and encompasses all mental abilities and processes related to knowledge.
- Cognition includes attention, memory, judgment, reasoning, problem solving, decision making, and other vital processes.
- Human cognition occurs both consciously and unconsciously.
- Cognition is intuitive; it occurs naturally as a part of being human.
- Cognitive processes use existing knowledge and can generate new knowledge through logic and inference.
Key Figures in the Study of Cognition
- Aristotle (384–322 BCE): Laid the foundation for the study of human cognition, emphasizing empirical evidence.
- René Descartes (1596–1650): Famous for the phrase "I think, therefore I am," suggesting that thinking proves our existence.
- Wilhelm Wundt (1832–1920): Considered a founding figure of modern psychology, focusing on the processes of sensation, perception, and cognition.
Sensation, Perception, and Cognition
- Sensation is the initial reception of sensory information by our receptors.
- Perception is the organization and interpretation of sensory information, resulting in a conscious experience.
- Cognitive processes use perceived information for further goals.
Perceptual Illusions
- Ambiguous images demonstrate that our perception can differ from what we sense.
- The "Duck and Rabbit Illusion" highlights mid-level vision, where our brains group visual information based on edges.
- Ambiguous images demonstrate that our perceptions are not always accurate representations of reality.
Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up Processing
- Bottom-Up Processing: Perception starts with sensory input and builds up a larger understanding.
- Top-Down Processing: Perception starts with existing knowledge and expectations, influencing the interpretation of sensory information.
Theories of Perception
- Direct Perception (Ecological Perception): Sensory information and context are sufficient for perception, without the need for cognitive processes.
- Template Theories: We recognize patterns by comparing them to stored mental templates.
Vigilance, Search, and Attention
- Vigilance: Maintaining focused attention over time to detect a specific stimulus.
- Search: Actively scanning the environment for a specific feature.
- Distracters: Non-target stimuli that interfere with finding the target.
Theories of Search Processes
- Display Size Effect: The difficulty of search increases with more items in the visual field.
- Similarity Theory: Search is harder when targets resemble distracters.
- Guided Search Theory: Search involves two stages: parallel activation of potential targets and serial evaluation based on activation level.
The Stroop Effect
- The Stroop effect demonstrates the brain's slowed reaction time when encountering conflicting information.
Selective Attention
- Selective attention allows us to focus on specific stimuli while ignoring distractions.
- This ability to filter information is crucial in managing limited cognitive resources.
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Explore the fundamental concepts of cognition and its relationship to thinking processes. This quiz covers key figures in cognitive psychology, including their contributions and theories. Test your knowledge on the distinctions between sensation, perception, and cognitive functions.
