21 Questions
What was Tolman's conclusion regarding the rat's behavior in the maze?
The rat developed a cognitive map of the maze's layout.
In Skinner's 'Verbal Behavior', how did he explain children learning language?
Through imitation and reinforcement only.
What was Noam Chomsky's criticism of Skinner's 'Verbal Behavior' theory?
Children do not solely learn language through imitation and reinforcement.
According to Tolman, what did the rat need to have developed to navigate the maze effectively?
A cognitive map of the maze's layout.
How did Tolman's perspective challenge traditional behaviorism?
By introducing the concept of cognitive maps.
What concept did Tolman propose was essential for the rat's navigation in the maze?
A cognitive map of the maze's layout.
Franciscus Donders was one of the early pioneers of Cognitive Psychology.
True
The cognitive revolution marked the abandonment of the study of the mind.
False
Rationalism suggests acquiring knowledge through empirical evidence.
False
Franciscus Donders' method to measure the mind is no longer used in experimental psychology today.
False
Psychology as a scientific discipline has more philosophical antecedents than empirical ones.
False
At the time of Franciscus Donders' experiments, there were already established psychology laboratories.
False
Empiricism advocates for acquiring knowledge through experience and observation.
True
The cognitive system is known for being completely error-free.
False
Franciscus Donders' experiments were critiqued by Immanuel Kant for being unscientific.
True
The study of the mind has always been a prominent focus in psychological research.
False
What was the primary concern that led to the abandonment of the study of the mind in psychology, according to the behaviorist perspective?
The inability to observe mental processes objectively
Which of the following statements best represents William James' perspective on attention, as described in the given text?
Attention involves actively focusing on one aspect while ignoring others
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements accurately describes Edward Tolman's perspective on animal behavior?
Tolman's research suggested that rats formed cognitive maps to navigate mazes
Which of the following statements accurately represents the historical context described in the text regarding the cognitive revolution?
The cognitive revolution marked a return to the study of the mind after being abandoned
According to the information provided, which of the following statements best describes the relationship between empiricism and the study of the mind?
Empiricism supports the study of the mind through experience and observation
Explore the different methods used in cognitive psychology to infer mental processes, comparing the approaches of Donders and Ebbinghaus. Learn how observable behavior and physiological responses can provide insights into cognitive functions, despite the inability to directly measure mental processes.
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