15 Questions
According to the information processing approach, the mind is viewed as a(n) _____________.
information processor
What are the processes executed by the human mind as per cognitive psychology?
Perceive, Attend, Encode
What is one basic assumption of the information processing approach?
Representationalism
In what formats can information be represented in our minds according to the text?
Semantically, Visually, Phonologically
What does the concept 'Cat' represent in terms of mental representation?
A furry, small animal
What model of memory does the text mention as an example of an information processing model?
Working Memory Model
What analogy is used in the text to explain how the mind processes information?
'The mind is like a computer'
What is an example of an automatic process?
Stating the color of a word
Which type of trial in the Stroop Test involves the color of the stimulus matching the word name?
Congruent trial
What is the main difference between automatic and controlled processes?
Automatic processes are effortless, controlled processes require attention.
Which type of mental representation closely resembles what is found in the world?
Conscious representation
What type of processing produces an answer without effort or attention?
Automatic processing
Which activity relies on controlled processes?
Completing a crossword puzzle
What type of trial in the Stroop Test involves the color of the stimulus not matching the word name?
Incongruent trial
Which activity relies on automatic processes?
Brushing your teeth
Explore the information processing approach in cognitive psychology, which focuses on the scientific study of mental processes. Understand the processes executed by the human mind, including perception, attention, encoding, retention, recall, and reasoning.
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