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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?

  • 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?

  • Perception
  • Muscle coordination (correct)
  • Memory
  • Decision making

    • What is considered a natural feat for most individuals when it comes to their own minds?

    <p>Perceiving, speaking, and problem-solving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is highlighted as a contradiction regarding cognitive psychology?

    <p>The empirical nature of studying the human mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tool is emphasized as important but constantly revised in Cognitive Psychology?

    <p>Models</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the cognitive revolution occur?

    <p>1950s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From what source must mental processes be inferred according to the text?

    <p>'Behavior or physiology'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Analytic introspection' is associated with which early approach in psychology?

    <p>'Structuralism'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Skinner boxes' are commonly associated with the research of which psychological perspective?

    <p>'Behavioral Psychology'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cognitive Psychology emerged as an academic discipline in the 19th century.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The cognitive revolution happened due to the introduction of Skinner boxes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mental processes in Cognitive Psychology can be observed directly.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Cognitive Psychology, models are static and never revised.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Analytic introspection is highlighted as a key method in modern Cognitive Psychology.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mental functions studied in Cognitive Psychology include perception, attention, memory, and decision making.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cognitive Psychology is solely focused on studying observable behaviors.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    William James’ textbook played a significant role in the cognitive revolution.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Computer technology had no impact on the development of Cognitive Psychology.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cognitive Psychology has no future applications or perspectives.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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