19 Questions
Which of the following research designs is most suitable for investigating the relationship between learning ability and alcohol consumption?
Correlational Design
What is a fundamental flaw in correlational research design?
It does not establish causation
Which of the following is NOT a potential topic for a cognitive science-related experiment?
The development of a new AI product
What is the main difference between correlational and experimental design?
The level of manipulation of variables
What is the primary goal of experimental design in cognitive science?
To identify the cause-and-effect relationship between variables
Which of the following cognitive scientists is credited with the concept of cognitive mapping, which involves learning without reinforcement?
Edward Tolman
What is the primary focus of Chomsky's transformational grammar?
The analysis of underlying structures of language
Which of the following research designs involves manipulating an independent variable to measure its effect on a dependent variable?
Experimental design
What is the primary purpose of informed consent in psychological research?
To protect participants from potential harm or risk
Which of the following models of attention is associated with Donald Broadbent?
The filter model
What is the primary goal of the SQ3R technique for efficient reading?
To enhance comprehension and recall
What is a key consideration when designing a class project involving human participants?
Avoiding sensitive or risky topics that may cause discomfort
What is the primary advantage of using a within-subjects design in an experiment?
It increases the chances of finding a significant difference between groups
What is the purpose of counterbalancing in a within-subjects experiment?
To control for the order of presentation of the conditions
What is a key consideration when conducting a within-subjects experiment with a small number of participants?
Counterbalancing the order of presentation of the conditions
What is the primary difference between a within-subjects and a between-subjects design?
The number of conditions presented to each participant
Which historical shift significantly influenced the study of cognitive science by emphasizing neural activity?
The development of new technologies for studying neural activity in the 1970s and 1980s
Which discipline contributes to cognitive science by exploring how mental processes can be simulated and modeled in computers?
Computer Science
What is the role of dependent variables in an experimental research design?
They are the outcomes measured to see the effect of manipulations.
Explore the fundamentals of cognitive science, an interdisciplinary field that studies the mind and cognition. This quiz covers the history of cognitive science, including Tolman's cognitive mapping and Lashley's views on the brain and behavior.
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