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Key Issues in Cognitive Psychology

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What is the main goal of cognitive psychologists according to the text?

To conduct controlled experiments

To infer observations directly

To explain cognition as well as describe it (correct)

To describe cognition only

Which method of research is NOT mentioned as a method used by cognitive psychologists in the text?

Interviews (correct)

Naturalistic observation

Self-reports

Computer simulations

Which type of variables are controlled and held constant in a controlled experiment?

Dependent variables

Control variables (correct)

Extraneous variables

Independent variables

What is a key requirement for implementing the experimental method?

Using a random sample of the population of interest Signup and view all the answers

How does a controlled experimental design differ from naturalistic observation?

Controlled experiments control as many aspects as possible. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using computer simulations in cognitive psychology?

To simulate cognitive processes for study Signup and view all the answers

Which method provides researchers with the most control over experimental conditions?

Laboratory experiments Signup and view all the answers

What must an experimenter do to infer probable causality in an experiment?

Exert rigorous control over experimental conditions Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates psychobiological research from controlled experiments?

It focuses on neurological aspects rather than behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What role do independent variables play in an experiment?

They are manipulated to observe their effect on dependent variables. Signup and view all the answers