Pseudo-Scientific Beliefs Quiz

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Which of the following is a key assumption of empiricism?

The mind is a blank slate that gets filled up with elementary mental images via the senses. (correct)

Associative networks are best represented as mathematical equations in computer programs.

The mind is divided into domain-specific vertical faculties.

The mind is innate and comes pre-filled with ideas.

How do horizontal and vertical domain faculties differ?

Horizontal faculties are related to phrenology, while vertical faculties are related to physiognomy.

Horizontal faculties are associated with empiricism, while vertical faculties are associated with connectionism.

Horizontal faculties are domain-specific, while vertical faculties are domain-general.

Horizontal faculties are concerned with general cognitive processes, while vertical faculties are concerned with specific sensory modalities. (correct)

What is the relationship between the law of contiguity and long-term potentiation (LTP)?

The law of contiguity states that when two neurons fire together, it causes changes at the synaptic level, which is the basis of LTP. (correct)

The law of contiguity and LTP are unrelated, as the former is a psychological principle and the latter is a neurological mechanism.

LTP is the psychological principle that underlies the law of contiguity, which states that when two processes occur together, one will remind one of the other.

The law of contiguity is a key principle of connectionism, while LTP is a key principle of empiricism.

What is the key difference between associationism and connectionism?

Associationism is focused on psychological principles, while connectionism is focused on mathematical models. Signup and view all the answers

What is the connection between phrenology and physiognomy?

Phrenology and physiognomy are both pseudoscientific theories that claim to determine personality and character traits from physical features. Signup and view all the answers

Who are the key proponents of connectionism?

Donald Hebb and David Rumelhart Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind phrenology?

The belief that mental abilities are reflected in skull shape Signup and view all the answers

Which pseudoscience believes that facial features reflect character?

Physiognomy Signup and view all the answers

Who supported holism in the debates on neuroanatomy?

Pierre Flarens Signup and view all the answers

What did Franz Donders contribute to measuring mental processes?

Developed the substraction method for measuring mental processes Signup and view all the answers

According to Weber's law, what aspect do we primarily notice when observing disparities?

Ratio of difference to magnitude of things compared Signup and view all the answers

Which view suggests that mental concepts consist of perceptual and motor features?

Embodied cognition Signup and view all the answers

According to the global workspace theory, what is required for a stimulus to enter the workspace?

Attention and strength Signup and view all the answers

What did Victor Lamme believe about consciousness and attention?

Consciousness requires attention Signup and view all the answers

Who coined the term 'nature vs. nurture'?

Francis Galton Signup and view all the answers

Which psychologist pioneered twin studies?

Francis Galton Signup and view all the answers

What did Alfred Binet develop?

The first successful mental tests Signup and view all the answers

Who created the theory of the general intelligence factor (g)?

Charles Spearman Signup and view all the answers

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