11 Questions
What is NOT implied by an empirical study of the mind?
Studying the invisible nature of human cognition
Who would be the psychologist mentioned in the text who wanted to control newborn children's environments?
John B. Watson
Which of the following is NOT related to the birth of cognitive psychology?
B.F. Skinner's publication of the Verbal Behavior
What was NOT a finding from Cherry's (1953) experiment?
Participants heard the same message at different times in each ear
Which of the following is NOT related to the mind as a system?
It doesn't help in achieving our goals
In Tolman's experiment, what behavior of the rats would support Skinner's operant conditioning view?
Rat turned right
Which behavior is least related to relearning in Ebbinghaus's experiment?
Recall
Why was Donders' experiment significant in cognitive psychology?
He systematically measured the mind
Which statement is NOT related to the information-processing approach in cognitive psychology?
Behavior can be understood through rewards and punishments
What did the demonstration on 'What is the capital of Vermont?' NOT showcase?
Most people notice the capital letter error
What did the psychologist interpret from 'Little Albert' fearing anything hairy and white?
'Little Albert' could generalize fear responses
Test your knowledge on latent learning and operant conditioning in psychology. Explore Tolman's experiment with rats in a four-armed maze and understand the concept of learning without an apparent change in behavior.
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