29 Questions
Which type of sensory memory is responsible for storing tactile stimuli?
Haptic memory
What is the typical capacity of short-term memory (STM)?
7 ± 2 chunks
Which type of long-term memory (LTM) is responsible for storing facts, concepts, and skills?
Semantic memory
What is the purpose of the semantic network model of long-term memory?
To represent relationships between bits of information
Which of the following is not a key element of the script model of long-term memory?
Inheritance
What is the purpose of the production rules model of long-term memory?
To represent procedural knowledge
What is the role of ganglion cells in vision?
Detecting patterns and movement
Which type of cells in the retina are responsible for low light vision?
Rods
What is the term for the ability to perceive detail in vision?
Visual acuity
Which aspect affects the subjective reaction to levels of light in vision?
Intensity of light
What is a common color vision deficiency that affects 8% of males and 1% of females?
Deuteranopia
Which visual cue helps in the perception of size and depth?
Overlapping
According to the James-Lange theory, what is the key driver of emotion?
The physiological response to a stimulus
How can positive affect influence task performance?
Positive affect can make it easier to do difficult tasks
What is the term used in the text to describe the biological response to physical stimuli?
Affect
How can stress impact problem-solving?
Stress will increase the difficulty of problem-solving
What is the key implication of the text for interface design?
Interfaces should be designed to be aesthetically pleasing and rewarding
What is a key factor that can influence emotional responses in the short-term?
Stress or fatigue
What is inductive reasoning?
Generalizing from specific cases to broader patterns
Which of the following statements about inductive reasoning is true?
It can only prove conclusions false, not true
What is the purpose of the Wason's cards example?
To show how humans reason about conditional statements
What is abductive reasoning?
Generating hypotheses to explain observed events
What is the main idea behind the problem space theory of problem-solving?
Problem-solving involves generating new problem states using legal operators
What is a limitation of the Gestalt theory of problem-solving?
It lacks sufficient evidence to fully explain the concept of 'insight'
What is the primary purpose of analogical mapping in problem-solving?
To apply knowledge from one domain to solve novel problems in a similar domain
Which of the following characterizes skilled activity?
Chunking of information to optimize working memory
What is the main difference between slips and mistakes in the context of errors?
Slips are caused by poor physical skills or inattention, while mistakes are due to incorrect understanding
What is the role of mental models in the context of errors?
Mental models are created by humans to explain and understand behavior, but can lead to mistakes if incorrect
Which of the following statements is true about analogical mapping?
Analogical mapping becomes more difficult if the domains are semantically different
Test your knowledge on the human information processing system, memory, reasoning, problem solving, and vision. Understand the influence of emotions on human capabilities and the stages of visual perception.
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