Unit 2 Review: Cognitive Psychology

What is Perception?

• Perception is the process of interpreting sensory information.
• Perception is the process of memorizing information.
• Perception is the act of making decisions based on emotions.
• Perception is the ability to see colors.

What is a Schema?

• A schema organizes information and relationships between categories

• A schema is a method for data encryption.
• A schema is a programming language.
• A schema is a type of database.

What is a Concept?

• An abstract idea or general notion.
• A specific instance of an idea.
• Category hierarchies such as groups, people, ideas

• A detailed plan or strategy.

What is a Prototype?

• A prototype is a detailed financial report of a product.

• A prototype is a marketing strategy for product launch.
• A prototype is a detailed financial report of a product.
• First version of a subject to come into mind

What is an Algorithm?

• An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem.
• A random guess without any steps.
• A recipe for cooking food.
• A type of computer hardware.

What is a Heuristic?

• A heuristic is a strict mathematical formula for solving problems.
• A heuristic is a philosophical theory about the nature of knowledge.
• A heuristic is a problem-solving method that uses judgements to solve the issue

• A heuristic is a type of computer virus that spreads through networks.

What is a Representative heurisitc?

• A method for making decisions based on random chance.
• Making judgements based on how similar something is to a prototype.

• A strategy for maximizing profits in business.
• A psychological theory explaining memory retention.

What is an Availability heuristic?

• A method for calculating probabilities based on statistical data.
• A strategy for gathering information through surveys.
• A cognitive bias that leads to overthinking decisions.
• A mental shortcut that relies on immediate examples that come to mind.

What is a Mental set?

• A mental set refers to a physical exercise routine.
• A mental set is a type of mental illness.
• A mental set is a method for improving memory.
• A mental set is a bias that limits a person to using only familiar solutions to solve problems.

What is priming?

• Priming is a technique used to enhance memory retention.
• Priming refers to the act of preparing a meal in advance.
• Priming is a method for improving physical fitness.
• Priming is a process in which exposure to a stimulus affects the response to a later stimulus.