Theories and Methodologies

What is the primary analogy drawn between the human brain and a computer in the information processing model?

• A) Both possess inherent data and algorithms.

• B) Both lack inherent data, algorithms, and decoders at birth.

• C) Both operate without sensory input.

• 1. D) Both rely solely on long-term memory.

According to the information processing model, which of the following statements is true about memory?

• A) Memory involves immediate processing of sensory information.

• B) Memory consists of only one type: long-term memory.

• C) Memory encompasses storing and organizing information for later use.

• 1. D) Memory does not play a role in cognition.

Which of the following is NOT a type of human memory mentioned in the information processing model?

• A) Sensory memory

• B) Intermediate memory

• C) Short-term memory

• 1. D) Long-term memory

Who proposed the Atkinson-Shiffrin model, also known as the "multi-store model"?

• A) David Rumelhart and James McClelland

• B) Richard Atkinson and Richard Shiffrin

• C) Graham Hitch and Alan Baddeley

• 1. D) Noam Chomsky and Jean Piaget

Which component of the Atkinson-Shiffrin model is responsible for temporarily holding information one is currently aware of?

• A) Sensory memory

• B) Short-term memory

• C) Long-term memory

• 1. D) Central executive

In the Baddeley-Hitch model, which subsystem is responsible for processing auditory information?

• A) Central executive

• B) Episodic buffer

• C) Phonological loop

• 1. D) Visuospatial sketchpad

The Parallel Distributed Processing (PDP) model emphasizes:

• A) A linear processing of information.

• B) A distributed network of brain locations for processing information.

• C) A singular type of memory.

• 1. D) A reliance solely on sensory memory.

How does Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) relate to information processing models?

• A) HCI is unrelated to information processing models.

• B) HCI focuses solely on computer hardware design.

• C) HCI designers use information processing models to optimize user interfaces.

• 1. D) HCI is primarily concerned with software development.

What is the purpose of task analysis?

• A) To complicate tasks further.

• B) To simplify complex tasks into smaller components.

• C) To hinder the understanding of task flow.

• 1. D) To create inefficiencies in task execution.

Which type of model represents tasks using diagrams or charts?

• A) Sensory models

• B) Task models

• C) Cognitive models

• 1. D) Hierarchical models