12 Questions
What term encompasses the processes associated with perception, knowledge, problem solving, judgment, language, and memory?
Cognition
In the context of maintaining optimal biological conditions like body temperature, what is the state of equilibrium called?
Homeostasis
What type of research design involves following a group over time to assess behaviors that may predict later development of schizophrenia?
Longitudinal
What is the smallest unit of language that conveys some type of meaning?
Morpheme
In a study on the effects of vocabulary learning strategies on word retention, what is the learning strategy considered as?
Independent variable; dependent variable
What term refers to a well-developed set of ideas that proposes an explanation for observed phenomena?
Theory
What does cognitive psychology primarily focus on studying?
Thoughts and their relationship to our experiences and our actions
In the scenario provided, when Hideki learns that lying is associated with being grounded through consequences, what kind of learning is this?
Operant conditioning
According to functionalist psychologists, what is the main focus related to behavior?
The operation of the whole mind rather than the individual parts
What does introspection refer to?
Their own conscious experience
What would be most useful during an experiment involving perception of colors in a brightly lit lab?
Cones
'Hindsight bias' is best exemplified by which of the following scenarios?
Niaz’s belief that his car breaking down was predictable despite no prior indication
Test your knowledge on psychology and cognitive processes with this quiz! From perception to memory, this quiz covers topics such as cognition, homeostasis, and longitudinal studies.
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