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Which statement best represents the concept of dualism as presented by Descartes?
Which statement best represents the concept of dualism as presented by Descartes?
- The mind and body are inseparable.
- The computer serves as the only model for understanding the mind.
- Conscious thought is independent of physical reality. (correct)
- Behavior is solely determined by external stimuli.
What does the phenomenon of blindsight suggest about the mind?
What does the phenomenon of blindsight suggest about the mind?
- Visual information processing is strictly limited to visual fields.
- Recovery from visual impairment is always possible.
- Conscious awareness is necessary for all visual abilities.
- The mind can operate independently of conscious perception. (correct)
Which cognitive approach is illustrated by the view that 'the computer is the final metaphor for the mind'?
Which cognitive approach is illustrated by the view that 'the computer is the final metaphor for the mind'?
- Behaviorism
- Psychoanalysis
- Cognitive psychology (correct)
- Humanistic psychology
In the context of cognitive approaches, what is the importance of experiments?
In the context of cognitive approaches, what is the importance of experiments?
What aspect of cognitive development might be evaluated by studying attachment in children?
What aspect of cognitive development might be evaluated by studying attachment in children?
Flashcards
Dualism
Dualism
The philosophical idea that the mind and body are separate entities.
Descartes
Descartes
Philosopher known for the quote "I think, therefore I am" and the concept of a separate mind.
Blindsight
Blindsight
A condition where a person can react to visual stimuli without conscious awareness of them.
Cognitive Approaches
Cognitive Approaches
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Fodor's computer metaphor
Fodor's computer metaphor
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Study Notes
Revision for PY4103 MCQ's
- 30 multiple-choice questions in 45 minutes
- Read questions carefully
- Ensure correct boxes are ticked
- Take your time
Topics
- Cognitive approaches
- Memory (including knowledge)
- Attachment
- Sensation & perception
- Knowledge
- Attention
- Language (disorders & thought processes, child development)
- Cognitive & social development
- Emotion
- Abnormal cognition
- Thinking/reasoning & cognition
- Learning
Cognitive Approaches: Dualism
- "The computer is the final metaphor for the mind" (Fodor, 1983)
- Experiments make us stand outside the mind and behaviours to study
- Dualism & Descartes:
- "I think, therefore I am"
- Focuses on the conscious mind
- Separates the mind from the physical world & body
Blindsight
- Patients can navigate & reach for objects unconsciously
- Objects can't be seen consciously
- The mind is more than conscious awareness
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