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Which academic discipline emerged in the 1950s as the scientific study of the mind?
Which academic discipline emerged in the 1950s as the scientific study of the mind?
- Behavioral Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology (correct)
- Neuroscience
- Psychiatry
What is the main challenge in studying mental processes, according to the text?
What is the main challenge in studying mental processes, according to the text?
- Understanding different fields
- Inference from behavior or physiology (correct)
- Direct observation of mental processes
- Use of models in CP
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a mental function studied in Cognitive Psychology?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a mental function studied in Cognitive Psychology?
- Perception
- Muscle coordination (correct)
- Memory
- Decision making
What is considered a natural feat for most individuals when it comes to their own minds?
What is considered a natural feat for most individuals when it comes to their own minds?
Which of the following is highlighted as a contradiction regarding cognitive psychology?
Which of the following is highlighted as a contradiction regarding cognitive psychology?
What tool is emphasized as important but constantly revised in Cognitive Psychology?
What tool is emphasized as important but constantly revised in Cognitive Psychology?
When did the cognitive revolution occur?
When did the cognitive revolution occur?
From what source must mental processes be inferred according to the text?
From what source must mental processes be inferred according to the text?
'Analytic introspection' is associated with which early approach in psychology?
'Analytic introspection' is associated with which early approach in psychology?
'Skinner boxes' are commonly associated with the research of which psychological perspective?
'Skinner boxes' are commonly associated with the research of which psychological perspective?
Cognitive Psychology emerged as an academic discipline in the 19th century.
Cognitive Psychology emerged as an academic discipline in the 19th century.
The cognitive revolution happened due to the introduction of Skinner boxes.
The cognitive revolution happened due to the introduction of Skinner boxes.
Mental processes in Cognitive Psychology can be observed directly.
Mental processes in Cognitive Psychology can be observed directly.
In Cognitive Psychology, models are static and never revised.
In Cognitive Psychology, models are static and never revised.
Analytic introspection is highlighted as a key method in modern Cognitive Psychology.
Analytic introspection is highlighted as a key method in modern Cognitive Psychology.
Mental functions studied in Cognitive Psychology include perception, attention, memory, and decision making.
Mental functions studied in Cognitive Psychology include perception, attention, memory, and decision making.
Cognitive Psychology is solely focused on studying observable behaviors.
Cognitive Psychology is solely focused on studying observable behaviors.
William James’ textbook played a significant role in the cognitive revolution.
William James’ textbook played a significant role in the cognitive revolution.
Computer technology had no impact on the development of Cognitive Psychology.
Computer technology had no impact on the development of Cognitive Psychology.
Cognitive Psychology has no future applications or perspectives.
Cognitive Psychology has no future applications or perspectives.
