IB Psychology Cognitive Approach

Which definition best describes the term 'Schema'?

• A process of memory involving the transfer of information to internal mental structures.

• A reflection of an object or an event in the mind.

• A sequence of actions or events.

• A mental representation that influences our knowledge, beliefs and expectations.

'The tendency to focus on information that supports a pre-existing belief' is an example of...?

• Cognitive Bias

• Framing Effect

• Confirmation Bias

• Heuristics

What is the primary focus of IBDP Psychology?

• Understanding animal behavior

• Developing new ways to read people's minds

• Creating future psychiatrists

• Studying human behavior and cognition

Based on the assumption that the way we perceive and think about the world and ourselves affects our behavior

• biological theories

• cognitive theories

• sociocultural theories

Which of the following kinds of psychologists would most likely explore how we process and remember information?

• Behavioral

• Developmental

• Social

• Cognitive

This perspective compares the mind to a computer.

• Cognitive

• Behavioral

• Psychodynamic

• Neuroscience

Which cognitive process involves the organization and interpretation of sensory information?

• Perception

• Attention

• Memory

• Thinking

What is the term for a mental shortcut that allows people to solve problems and make judgments quickly?

• Heuristic

• Algorithm

• Schema

• Bias

Which theory suggests that our emotions are influenced by our physiological reactions to stimuli?

• James-Lange Theory

• Cannon-Bard Theory

• Two-Factor Theory

• Cognitive Appraisal Theory

What is the primary focus of the cognitive approach in psychology?

• Understanding mental processes

• Analyzing social interactions

• Studying genetic influences

• Exploring emotional responses