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What does cognitive psychology study?
What does cognitive psychology study?
- How individuals think and make decisions (correct)
- The emotional responses to stimuli
- Physical movements and reflexes
- Only the biological aspects of brain function
Which of the following processes is NOT typically associated with cognitive psychology?
Which of the following processes is NOT typically associated with cognitive psychology?
- Perception
- Memory
- Attention (correct)
- Metabolism
Who defined cognition as involving processes like transformation, storage, and recovery?
Who defined cognition as involving processes like transformation, storage, and recovery?
- Freud
- Neisser (correct)
- Sternberg
- Piaget
Cognitive psychology is described as sharing boundaries with which disciplines?
Cognitive psychology is described as sharing boundaries with which disciplines?
What aspect of cognitive processes is highlighted by the example of quickly recognizing a familiar face?
What aspect of cognitive processes is highlighted by the example of quickly recognizing a familiar face?
What is the primary focus of cognitive psychology?
What is the primary focus of cognitive psychology?
Which cognitive process is primarily involved in recognizing a familiar person at a crowded event?
Which cognitive process is primarily involved in recognizing a familiar person at a crowded event?
The example of 'The Shadow' illustrates which cognitive processes?
The example of 'The Shadow' illustrates which cognitive processes?
What are important aspects of cognitive processes according to the document?
What are important aspects of cognitive processes according to the document?
What is an example given that demonstrates cognitive processes during real-world interactions?
What is an example given that demonstrates cognitive processes during real-world interactions?
Flashcards
Cognitive Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
The study of mental processes like attention, perception, memory, problem-solving, learning, and language.
Attention
Attention
The process of focusing mental resources on particular stimuli or tasks.
Perception
Perception
The process of organizing and interpreting sensory information to understand the world around us.
Pattern Recognition
Pattern Recognition
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Memory Usage
Memory Usage
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Cognitive Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
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Cognitive Processes
Cognitive Processes
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Ulric Neisser's Definition
Ulric Neisser's Definition
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Sternberg's Definition
Sternberg's Definition
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Cognitive Field/Psychology
Cognitive Field/Psychology
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