Psychology Chapter 1: Human Information Processing and Vision
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Which type of sensory memory is responsible for storing tactile stimuli?

  • Iconic memory
  • Haptic memory (correct)
  • Semantic memory
  • Echoic memory

    • What is the typical capacity of short-term memory (STM)?

  • 7 ± 2 chunks (correct)
  • 1/10 second
  • Unlimited capacity
  • 200 ms

    • Which type of long-term memory (LTM) is responsible for storing facts, concepts, and skills?

  • Iconic memory
  • Episodic memory
  • Procedural memory
  • Semantic memory (correct)

    • What is the purpose of the semantic network model of long-term memory?

    <p>To represent relationships between bits of information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a key element of the script model of long-term memory?

    <p>Inheritance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the production rules model of long-term memory?

    <p>To represent procedural knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of ganglion cells in vision?

    <p>Detecting patterns and movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cells in the retina are responsible for low light vision?

    <p>Rods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the ability to perceive detail in vision?

    <p>Visual acuity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect affects the subjective reaction to levels of light in vision?

    <p>Intensity of light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common color vision deficiency that affects 8% of males and 1% of females?

    <p>Deuteranopia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which visual cue helps in the perception of size and depth?

    <p>Overlapping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the James-Lange theory, what is the key driver of emotion?

    <p>The physiological response to a stimulus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can positive affect influence task performance?

    <p>Positive affect can make it easier to do difficult tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used in the text to describe the biological response to physical stimuli?

    <p>Affect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can stress impact problem-solving?

    <p>Stress will increase the difficulty of problem-solving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key implication of the text for interface design?

    <p>Interfaces should be designed to be aesthetically pleasing and rewarding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor that can influence emotional responses in the short-term?

    <p>Stress or fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is inductive reasoning?

    <p>Generalizing from specific cases to broader patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about inductive reasoning is true?

    <p>It can only prove conclusions false, not true</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Wason's cards example?

    <p>To show how humans reason about conditional statements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is abductive reasoning?

    <p>Generating hypotheses to explain observed events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea behind the problem space theory of problem-solving?

    <p>Problem-solving involves generating new problem states using legal operators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation of the Gestalt theory of problem-solving?

    <p>It lacks sufficient evidence to fully explain the concept of 'insight'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of analogical mapping in problem-solving?

    <p>To apply knowledge from one domain to solve novel problems in a similar domain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following characterizes skilled activity?

    <p>Chunking of information to optimize working memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between slips and mistakes in the context of errors?

    <p>Slips are caused by poor physical skills or inattention, while mistakes are due to incorrect understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of mental models in the context of errors?

    <p>Mental models are created by humans to explain and understand behavior, but can lead to mistakes if incorrect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about analogical mapping?

    <p>Analogical mapping becomes more difficult if the domains are semantically different</p> Signup and view all the answers

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