Grade 11 - Psychology - Higher Cognitive Processes

What does 'Lifespan' mean?

• The ability to remember information

• The length of time a human, animal or thing lives for

• The nervous system

What does 'Learning' mean?

• The process of gaining knowledge

• The length of time a person, animal or thing lives

• One of the 5 senses

Memory is...

• The ability to see

• The ability to remember information

• The ability to forget information

Select all the answers showing one or more of the 5 higher cognitive processes:

• Learning and Memory

• Senses

• Thinking

• Consciousness and Perception

• Language and Intelligence

Memory consists of 3 categories: Sensory memory, short-term memory and long-term memory.

• True

• False

Sensory Memory is the...

• Shortest type of memory

• Longest type of memory

Short-term memory lasts only a few days, whilst Long-term memory can last weeks to years.

• True

• False

Language can be both verbal and non-verbal communication and it is an important skill for healthcare professionals.

Which of these is NOT a good example of using language skills?

• They must be able to communicate well with patients.

• They must be able to use simple language to explain medical terms and procedures to patients.

• They must be able to read body language.

• They must be able to remember what time they are meeting with the patient.

The left side of the brain is used for analysis, whilst the right side of the brain is used for __________ tasks.

There are 4 types of intelligence.

Which best describes Analytical Intelligence?

• The ability to solve problems

• Skill in languages

• Good with other people

• The ability to adapt to new things