Comparing Empiricism and Nativism in Cognitive Psychology

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What was a major reason why American psychology did not readily embrace introspection?

Results were inconsistent across different laboratories

There was a lack of practical applications for education (correct)

The American intellectual climate was not conducive

The focus on consciousness was too intense

How does Sternberg's theory exemplify the information processing approach?

Through a non-symbolic processing of information

By emphasizing continuous processing without distinct stages

By comparing information processing to computer processing (correct)

By discussing information processing with a focus on brain structures

Which lobe of the cerebral cortex is primarily responsible for object recognition?

Occipital lobe

Parietal lobe

Frontal lobe

Temporal lobe (correct)

What characterizes the left hemisphere's processing in the cerebral cortex?

Object recognition and language processing Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes cognitive psychology from cognitive science?

Cognitive science uses more computer simulations of cognitive processes Signup and view all the answers

Why did American laboratories show different results from introspection experiments?

Reflecting the theoretical biases of each laboratory Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between empiricism and nativism?

Empiricism emphasizes knowledge from experience, while nativism emphasizes innate knowledge. Signup and view all the answers

What was a key feature of German introspection in the early study of cognitive psychology?

Highly trained observers reported their conscious experiences under controlled conditions. Signup and view all the answers

How did American introspection differ from German introspection?

It was implemented in a casual and less intense manner. Signup and view all the answers

Why was there controversy regarding the study of conscious thought in German introspection?

The process was subjective and tainted by observers' theories. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of American introspective results in early cognitive psychology studies?

Reflecting the theories held by laboratory members. Signup and view all the answers

What did the differences in German and American introspection suggest about the nature of the introspective process?

It lacked intensity and an analytical approach in American introspection. Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What was a major reason why American psychology did not readily embrace introspection?

How does Sternberg's theory exemplify the information processing approach?

Which lobe of the cerebral cortex is primarily responsible for object recognition?

What characterizes the left hemisphere's processing in the cerebral cortex?

What distinguishes cognitive psychology from cognitive science?

Why did American laboratories show different results from introspection experiments?

What is the main difference between empiricism and nativism?

What was a key feature of German introspection in the early study of cognitive psychology?

How did American introspection differ from German introspection?

Why was there controversy regarding the study of conscious thought in German introspection?

What was the primary focus of American introspective results in early cognitive psychology studies?

What did the differences in German and American introspection suggest about the nature of the introspective process?

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