Cognitive and Social Approach Quiz

What does the term 'information processing' refer to in cognitive psychology?

• Emotional regulation

• Mental processing of information

• Physical processing of data

• Social interaction

What is the term for the memory store that can only contain a certain number of 'things' before forgetting occurs?

• Sensory memory

• Short-term memory

• Long-term memory

• Iconic memory

What is the term for the memory store that involves information based on meaning?

• Semantic encoding

• Acoustic encoding

• Visual encoding

• Iconic encoding

What is one characteristic of sensory memory?

• Long duration

• High capacity

• Limited encoding

• Permanent storage

What is the effect of emotions on memory?

• They have no effect

• They can act as cues

• They hinder retrieval

• They store information

What analogy is used to explain the brain's function in the text?

• The brain is like a library

• The brain is like a computer

• The brain is like a garden

• The brain is like a factory

What is one practical application of reconstructive memory mentioned in the text?

• Improving memory retention

• Solving mathematical problems

• Explaining eyewitness testimony

• Enhancing language skills

According to the research by Möller and Krahé, what does playing violent video games prime some people to do?

• Eat more snacks.

• Interpret a push as deliberate.

• Avoid physical aggression.

• Improve academic performance.

What is a weakness of cognitive priming mentioned in the text?

• It is easy to study.

• It is difficult to replicate research findings.

• It has no effect on behavior.

• It is widely accepted as scientific.

What is one possible effect of cognitive priming on behavior according to the text?

• It has no effect on behavior.

• It can prime people to interpret actions as deliberate.

• It only affects children.

• It reduces aggression.