Foundations of Cognition
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Which statement accurately describes the difference between perception and cognition?

  • Cognition involves automatic information processing.
  • Perception is the initial processing of sensory information. (correct)
  • Cognition is solely about visual processing.
  • Perception is based solely on past experiences.

    • What is a key characteristic of visual illusions according to the content?

  • They require conscious thought to be recognized.
  • They are purely based on our biological endowment.
  • They reflect what is true about the world at all times.
  • They do not affect our perception even with knowledge of their nature. (correct)

    • In the context of cognitive processing, what are the two major stages mentioned?

  • Memory and Recall.
  • Perception and Cognition. (correct)
  • Analysis and Judgment.
  • Attention and Reaction.

    • Which of the following reflects a conflict in knowledge sources during perception?

    <p>Believing something to be true despite contradictory sensory input. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Chomsky's hypothesis regarding linguistic capacities, what is emphasized?

    <p>Much of our linguistic capacity is a recent biological endowment. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of cognition is primarily involved in the processes of walking and listening?

    <p>Motor and sensory controls (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of memory is characterized by the ability to recall specific events in one's life?

    <p>Episodic memory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the structured thoughts about states and events that represent cognitive processes?

    <p>Propositions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the encoding and processing of information in the brain best described?

    <p>As both conscious and unconscious processes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do algorithms play in cognitive mechanisms according to the analogy with computers?

    <p>They guide the interpretation of stimuli and decision-making processes. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of computational theory in cognitive science?

    <p>To define the nature of tasks in computational terms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes cognitive representations?

    <p>They encode properties of the world in the brain. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the algorithm level in the analysis of cognitive processes?

    <p>It refers to the nature of the inputs and outputs of a process. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to consider cognitive representations as autonomous?

    <p>They provide a distinct method for understanding cognitive phenomena. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of neuroscience, what is the implementation level concerned with?

    <p>The mapping of cognitive processes to physical brain structure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of cognitive processing involves the use of specific rules to transform representations?

    <p>Algorithm level (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept is used to describe the units of meaning that inform higher cognitive processes?

    <p>Concepts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do neuronal events correlate with cognitive events according to the discussion?

    <p>Cognitive events are merely reflections of neuronal activities. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the levels of analysis in cognitive science?

    <p>They constrain and inform one another. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can't algorithms be devised without considering the brain's capabilities?

    <p>The functional capacities of the brain are necessary for algorithms to be executed. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes explicit knowledge?

    <p>It includes facts and autobiographical information. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Implicit knowledge is declarative and involves conscious thought processes.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of behavior as determined by knowledge?

    <p>Behavior is a manifestation of internal dispositions relying on knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explicit knowledge encompasses ______ knowledge, while implicit knowledge is concerned with ______ processes.

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    Which of the following best describes explicit knowledge?

    <p>Memories of past experiences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Knowledge in cognition is only about what we can observe.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for how we encode information in the brain?

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

    ______ memory is characterized by skills and habits rather than conscious recall.

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

    Match the following cognitive processes with their descriptions:

    <p>Attention = Focusing on specific stimuli Perception = Interpreting sensory information Decision making = Choosing between alternatives Memory = Storing and recalling information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes perception from cognition?

    <p>Perception is fast and automatic. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Knowing that visual illusions are fake changes what you perceive.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main stages of information processing?

    <p>Perception and cognition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cognition includes processes that are not _____ and involve thinking about perceived information.

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

    Match the terms to their definitions:

    <p>Perception = The earliest form of information processing Cognition = Processes like thinking and reasoning Visual Illusions = Misperceptions caused by the visual system Biological Endowment = Inherent abilities developed in the species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of knowledge is characterized by skills and automatic tasks that are not consciously accessible?

    <p>Implicit knowledge (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explicit knowledge is driven by intentions and is non-declarative.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the knowledge that is gained from personal experiences and can be consciously recalled?

    <p>Episodic knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Behaviour is determined by ________, which manifests through internal cognitive processes.

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

    Match the following types of knowledge with their characteristics:

    <p>Explicit Knowledge = Declarative and intention-driven Implicit Knowledge = Autonomous and non-declarative Episodic Knowledge = Personal and autobiographical Semantic Knowledge = Facts of life and concepts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do cognitive processes primarily run on?

    <p>Representations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Neurophysiological properties of neurons provide direct knowledge of what neurons represent.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are concepts in the context of cognitive processes?

    <p>Units of meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ level in cognitive analysis involves the actual principles by which transformations are realized.

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

    Match the cognitive process level with its description:

    <p>Computational Theory = Goal of the computation and defining the object of study Representation Level = Nature of the input and output representations Algorithm Level = Principles for manipulating representations Implementation Level = Realization of processes in the hardware of the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the implementation level in cognitive analysis?

    <p>Mapping representations onto neurological processes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cognitive representations are considered autonomous in explanations for cognitive processes.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be understood to devise a valid program for cognitive processes?

    <p>The brain's capabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Representations refer to the nature of the input and output of a given _______.

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

    What is essential for translating a general problem into an information processing problem?

    <p>Defining the task in computational terms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Grouping by Similarity

    • Objects perceived similarly are interpreted as having the same 3D orientation.

    Chomsky's Proposal

    • Linguistic capacities are linked to biological endowment, developed quickly in human evolution.
    • Hypothesis suggests a sudden emergence rather than gradual evolution of communication systems.

    Perception and Cognition

    • Visual Illusions: Awareness of illusions does not alter actual perception, highlighting conflict between perceived reality and knowledge.
    • Perception: Fundamental information processing initiated by sensory inputs, organizing information in the brain rapidly.
    • Cognition: Encompasses all non-perceptual processes, including thought and retrieval based on past experiences and beliefs.

    Knowledge Disputes

    • Tension exists between:
      • Beliefs or knowledge about the world.
      • Information from perceptual systems.

    Information Processing Stages

    • Perception: Fast, automatic processing independent of beliefs.
    • Cognition: Involves complex mental representations and processes related to knowledge usage.

    Knowledge Types

    • Explicit Knowledge: Declarative memory (semantic and episodic).
    • Implicit Knowledge: Non-declarative memory (conditioned responses, skills, and habits).

    Representation

    • Represents encoding of information in the brain, involved in activities like recognition and decision-making.
    • Conscious Processes: Retrieval of information and behavior driven by intentions.
    • Unconscious Processes: Implicit knowledge influencing behavior without awareness.

    Propositions and Mechanisms

    • Propositions represent thoughts about events and states in the world.
    • Cognitive mechanisms resemble computer algorithms in function, interpreting data and decisions.

    Cognitive Mechanisms

    • Correlate to neuronal events; understanding requires studying neuronal structure and functionality.
    • Examining cognitive events' neuronal underpinnings provides insight into cognitive phenomena.

    Limitations in Understanding

    • While physiological processes underlie cognition, cognitive processes must be regarded as autonomous for explanatory purposes.
    • Understanding neuronal properties does not equate to understanding what they represent.

    Representations and Cognitive Processes

    • Cognitive processes operate on conceptual representations, essential for explaining cognition.
    • Concepts serve as units of meaning, integral to higher cognitive functions.

    Levels of Analysis: Computation, Algorithms, and the Brain

    • Computational Theory (Marr): Outlines goals and structures for cognitive processes, converting tasks into computational problems.
    • Representation and Algorithm Levels: Focus on how input/output representations are encoded and manipulated within the brain.
    • Implementation Level: Addresses the physical hardware where cognitive processes materialize, requiring algorithms to fit neurological capabilities.

    Interrelation of Analysis Levels

    • The three levels (computation, algorithms, implementation) are interdependent; each constrains the others.
    • Validity of cognitive processes emerges primarily at the implementation level, where empirical proposals meet neurophysiological realities.

    Cognition and Knowledge

    • Cognition involves mental processes used for tasks such as attention and perception, and includes mechanisms that cannot be directly observed.
    • Knowledge enables human behaviors like encoding memories and language production, divided into explicit (declarative) and implicit (non-declarative) memory.
    • Explicit memory includes semantic (facts) and episodic (personal experiences), while implicit memory includes skills, conditioning, and sensory memory.

    Representation and Propositions

    • Representation refers to how information is encoded in the brain, utilized in activities such as recognizing objects and making decisions.
    • Propositions are thoughts that represent states and events, structured similarly to computer code.

    Mechanisms in Cognition

    • Cognitive mechanisms resemble computer operations, following predefined rules (algorithms) to interpret information.
    • Examples include transforming 2D lines into 3D models based on spatial relationships.

    Chomsky's Linguistic Theory

    • Chomsky argues that linguistic capacity is biologically inherent and developed recently, fundamentally influencing our cognitive systems.

    Perception and Information Processing

    • Visual illusions highlight a disconnect between perception and knowledge, as understanding an illusion does not alter its appearance.
    • Two main stages of information processing: Perception (quick, automatic) and higher-order Thinking (slow, deliberate).

    Explicit vs. Implicit Knowledge

    • Explicit knowledge is conscious, intentional, and declarative, ranging from factual to autobiographical memories.
    • Implicit knowledge includes automatic, unconscious processes essential for basic functions, not directly accessible to introspection.

    Behavior and Knowledge

    • Behavior reflects underlying cognitive processes, with explicit knowledge guiding decisions and actions intentionally.
    • Implicit knowledge operates autonomously, influencing behavior without conscious awareness.

    Studying Knowledge in the Brain

    • Investigations into cognition utilize approaches from physics and chemistry, focusing on neurons and neurotransmitters.
    • Understanding cognitive processes requires considering both physiological and representational aspects of cognition.

    Representation and Cognitive Processes

    • Cognitive processes utilize conceptual representations, essential for understanding higher cognition and how meaning is encoded.
    • Concepts act as units of meaning and inform various cognitive functions.

    Levels of Analysis: Computation, Algorithms, and Brain

    • Marr's Computational Theory defines the object of study and the functional architecture needed for cognitive processes.
    • Representation and algorithm levels analyze input/output transformations, detailing how the brain encodes and manipulates information.
    • Implementation level focuses on the physical hardware and neurophysiology that enable cognitive processes, ensuring algorithms can operate within the brain's structure.
    • These levels of analysis inform and constrain one another, merging theoretical constructs with empirical cognitive phenomena.

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    Explore the fascinating concepts of cognitive systems, particularly focusing on Noam Chomsky's hypothesis regarding the biological basis of our linguistic capabilities. This quiz will cover how our perception is influenced by grouping similar objects and the implications of Chomsky's ideas on communication evolution.

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