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What does the difference between Choice RT and Simple RT indicate?
What does the difference between Choice RT and Simple RT indicate?
- The time to make a decision (correct)
- The participant's level of attention
- The speed of the physical response
- The complexity of the stimulus
How much longer is the Choice RT compared to the Simple RT?
How much longer is the Choice RT compared to the Simple RT?
- 1 second
- 1/10 second (correct)
- 1/2 second
- 1/5 second
What method did Wundt use to analyze experiences and thought processes?
What method did Wundt use to analyze experiences and thought processes?
- Case studies
- Experimental observation
- Analytic introspection (correct)
- Empirical research
What was the focus of Ebbinghaus's research?
What was the focus of Ebbinghaus's research?
What effect did short-break intervals have on Ebbinghaus's ability to relearn lists?
What effect did short-break intervals have on Ebbinghaus's ability to relearn lists?
What did Wundt believe constituted overall experience?
What did Wundt believe constituted overall experience?
What are the three stages of memory proposed by Atkinson and Shiffrin?
What are the three stages of memory proposed by Atkinson and Shiffrin?
Which of the following was NOT a part of Ebbinghaus's methodology?
Which of the following was NOT a part of Ebbinghaus's methodology?
What can be inferred from participants' behaviors in reaction time studies?
What can be inferred from participants' behaviors in reaction time studies?
Which type of memory is associated with life events according to Tulving's model?
Which type of memory is associated with life events according to Tulving's model?
Which of the following is NOT a component of long-term memory as identified by Tulving?
Which of the following is NOT a component of long-term memory as identified by Tulving?
What is a characteristic of sensory memory?
What is a characteristic of sensory memory?
Which brain imaging technique uses electrical responses to study the nervous system?
Which brain imaging technique uses electrical responses to study the nervous system?
Which type of long-term memory is primarily concerned with facts?
Which type of long-term memory is primarily concerned with facts?
What does functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) measure?
What does functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) measure?
Which statement about short-term memory is true?
Which statement about short-term memory is true?
What is the main argument presented by Skinner regarding language acquisition?
What is the main argument presented by Skinner regarding language acquisition?
According to Chomsky, what aspect of language acquisition is critical to understanding how children develop language skills?
According to Chomsky, what aspect of language acquisition is critical to understanding how children develop language skills?
What does Thomas Kuhn's concept of a scientific revolution emphasize?
What does Thomas Kuhn's concept of a scientific revolution emphasize?
What is a characteristic of the information-processing approach in psychology?
What is a characteristic of the information-processing approach in psychology?
What challenges Skinner's theory of language acquisition?
What challenges Skinner's theory of language acquisition?
What significant shift does the introduction of the digital computer represent in psychology?
What significant shift does the introduction of the digital computer represent in psychology?
How does Chomsky view the language children produce?
How does Chomsky view the language children produce?
In rejecting behaviorism, what does the cognitive approach aim to study?
In rejecting behaviorism, what does the cognitive approach aim to study?
What was the primary contribution of Cherry's study in 1953?
What was the primary contribution of Cherry's study in 1953?
In Broadbent's 1958 model, what happens to unattended information?
In Broadbent's 1958 model, what happens to unattended information?
What is a significant aspect of the cognitive revolution in psychology?
What is a significant aspect of the cognitive revolution in psychology?
What did McCarthy et al. describe as artificial intelligence in 1955?
What did McCarthy et al. describe as artificial intelligence in 1955?
What direction did Newell and Simon take in developing the logic theorist program?
What direction did Newell and Simon take in developing the logic theorist program?
Which concept did Cherry's experiments primarily highlight?
Which concept did Cherry's experiments primarily highlight?
What impact did the cognitive revolution have on psychology?
What impact did the cognitive revolution have on psychology?
What characteristic of attention was explored through the flow diagram developed by Broadbent?
What characteristic of attention was explored through the flow diagram developed by Broadbent?
How does cognitive psychology define the 'mind'?
How does cognitive psychology define the 'mind'?
What was Wilhelm Wundt primarily known for in the study of psychology?
What was Wilhelm Wundt primarily known for in the study of psychology?
What motivation drove Watson and Skinner to focus on observable behaviors?
What motivation drove Watson and Skinner to focus on observable behaviors?
What key event in the 1950s and 1960s contributed to the cognitive revolution?
What key event in the 1950s and 1960s contributed to the cognitive revolution?
In what way has the scope of cognitive psychology expanded since the 1950s?
In what way has the scope of cognitive psychology expanded since the 1950s?
Which of the following pairs of psychologists had contrasting views towards observable behavior?
Which of the following pairs of psychologists had contrasting views towards observable behavior?
Which attribute is NOT typically associated with cognitive psychology?
Which attribute is NOT typically associated with cognitive psychology?
Which early psychologist conducted significant research on memory through experiments?
Which early psychologist conducted significant research on memory through experiments?
Study Notes
Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
- Cognitive psychology studies the mind and its processes, encompassing how we perceive, remember, think, and solve problems.
- Understanding the mind involves exploring inner workings that are not directly observable.
Historical Approaches to Studying the Mind
- Wundt (1879): Established the first psychology lab; focused on structuralism, which combined basic elements of experience known as sensations.
- Ebbinghaus (1885): Investigated memory using nonsense syllables; demonstrated that relearning is more efficient with shorter breaks between study sessions.
- Donders: Developed reaction time experiments; differentiated between simple and choice reaction times to infer cognitive decision-making processes.
Evolution of Cognitive Psychology
- Cognitive psychology gained prominence during the 1950s and 1960s, known as the cognitive revolution, shifting away from behaviorism.
- Key concepts of memory:
- Atkinson and Shiffrin's three-stage model: sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory.
- Tulving identified three types of long-term memory: episodic (events), semantic (facts), and procedural (skills).
The Decline of Behaviorism
- Behaviorism, primarily represented by Skinner, emphasized observable behaviors and operant conditioning in language acquisition.
- Chomsky's critique: Argued against the idea that language learning occurs solely through imitation, highlighting innate linguistic capabilities of children.
Key Events Leading to the Cognitive Revolution
- Introduction of digital computers promoted new information-processing approaches, allowing for the modeling of cognitive processes.
- Cherry and Broadbent researched attention; Cherry found selective attention allows processing of one message while filtering out others.
Neuropsychology and Cognition
- Neuropsychology studies behaviors of individuals with brain damage to understand cognitive functions.
- Modern techniques such as PET and fMRI reveal active brain regions during cognitive tasks.
Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science
- AI research aims to create machines that exhibit human-like intelligence.
- Newell and Simon developed programs capable of logical reasoning, which exemplified cognitive models.
Paradigms in Cognitive Psychology
- Thomas Kuhn's paradigm shifts illustrate how scientific revolutions occur through changes in foundational theories and methodologies.
Practical Applications of Cognitive Psychology
- Insights from cognitive psychology are applicable in everyday situations, enhancing learning, memory, and decision-making processes.
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Explore the fascinating field of cognitive psychology, focusing on the mind's processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving. Understand the historical approaches, including key figures like Wundt and Ebbinghaus, and the evolution of cognitive psychology during the 1950s and 1960s.
