Cognitive Science Vocabulary Quiz
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What is a key feature of cognitive development during childhood?

  • It involves learning to think and reason. (correct)
  • It focuses solely on physical growth.
  • It is primarily influenced by genetic factors.
  • It occurs predominantly in adulthood.
  • Which term describes the process of recalling information from memory?

  • Retrieval (correct)
  • Cognitive aging
  • Induce
  • Perplexity
  • What does metacognitive awareness enable individuals to do?

  • Understand the historical significance of events.
  • Facilitate direct observation of external realities.
  • Recognize their own thought processes. (correct)
  • Improve physical athletic performance.
  • Which of the following is a characteristic of episodic memory?

    <p>It involves the storage of individual experiences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does altitude affect physical performance?

    <p>It decreases oxygen availability, impacting stamina.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a natural phenomenon that draws significant attention from people?

    <p>The Northern Lights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cognitive aging refer to?

    <p>The decline in mental abilities with age.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the state of perplexity?

    <p>A feeling of confusion or being puzzled.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity primarily improves cardiovascular function?

    <p>Aerobic exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best definition of frustration in a psychological context?

    <p>The feeling of upset when faced with obstacles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Key Terms and Definitions

    • Befuddlement: The state of being confused or perplexed.
    • Cognitive: Relating to mental processes like acquiring knowledge and understanding.
    • Retrieval: Recalling information from memory.
    • Metacognitive: Awareness of one's own thought processes.
    • Episodic: Memory related to stored events.
    • Aerobic: Physical activity increasing oxygen intake for cardiovascular health.
    • Phenomenon: An observed event, especially unusual or remarkable.
    • Altitude: Height of an object relative to sea level or ground level.
    • Induce: To cause something to happen.
    • Recall: To remember something.
    • Perplexity: The state of being puzzled or confused.
    • Frustration: Feeling upset or annoyed due to inability to change or achieve something.
    • Cognitive aging: Mental decline with age, affecting memory and reasoning.
    • Persist: Continue firmly despite difficulty.
    • Observational: Relating to watching and noting phenomena in their natural setting.
    • Awareness: Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
    • Complexity: Intricate or complicated state.

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    Test your knowledge of essential key terms related to cognitive science and psychology. This quiz covers definitions and concepts such as cognitive processes, memory types, and physical activity. Challenge yourself to understand the nuances of these terms!

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