12 Questions
What was a major reason why American psychology did not readily embrace introspection?
There was a lack of practical applications for education
How does Sternberg's theory exemplify the information processing approach?
By comparing information processing to computer processing
Which lobe of the cerebral cortex is primarily responsible for object recognition?
Temporal lobe
What characterizes the left hemisphere's processing in the cerebral cortex?
Object recognition and language processing
What distinguishes cognitive psychology from cognitive science?
Cognitive science uses more computer simulations of cognitive processes
Why did American laboratories show different results from introspection experiments?
Reflecting the theoretical biases of each laboratory
What is the main difference between empiricism and nativism?
Empiricism emphasizes knowledge from experience, while nativism emphasizes innate knowledge.
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.
How did American introspection differ from German introspection?
It was implemented in a casual and less intense manner.
Why was there controversy regarding the study of conscious thought in German introspection?
The process was subjective and tainted by observers' theories.
What was the primary focus of American introspective results in early cognitive psychology studies?
Reflecting the theories held by laboratory members.
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.
Learn about the philosophical positions of empiricism and nativism and their implications on the study of human cognition. Understand how empiricism emphasizes knowledge from experience while nativism focuses on innate knowledge in children.
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