Quiz on Theories of Knowledge in Cognitive Psychology

What does the constructivist theory emphasize about knowledge acquisition?

• Knowledge is passively received

• Knowledge is innate

• Knowledge is irrelevant

• Knowledge is actively constructed

What is the process of converting sensory input into a form that can be stored in memory called?

• Assimilation

• Encoding

• Storage

• Retrieval

According to the Information Processing Theory, what role does memory play?

• It is solely for storage

• It only affects short-term memory

• It is crucial for encoding, storage, and retrieval

• It is irrelevant to knowledge acquisition

What are schemas in the context of constructivist theory?

• Cognitive biases

• Fixed ideas

• Mental frameworks

• Biological instincts

Which model divides memory into sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory?

• Multi-Store Model of Memory

• Dual-Process Model

• Working Memory Model

• Connectionist Model

What does System 1 in Dual-Process Theory refer to?

• Logical deduction

• Analytical reasoning

• Fast and automatic thinking

• Slow and deliberate thinking

What is the main focus of connectionism in cognitive psychology?

• The stages of cognitive development

• The interconnected nature of knowledge

• The importance of memory retrieval

• The role of culture in learning

Who expanded on constructivism with the sociocultural theory?

• Daniel Kahneman

• Lev Vygotsky

• Endel Tulving

• David Rumelhart

What is the primary function of working memory according to Baddeley and Hitch?

• To store information permanently

• To encode sensory input

• To manipulate and process information

• To retrieve information from long-term memory

What is the significance of heuristics in System 1 thinking?

• They are always accurate

• They are mental shortcuts

• They require deep analysis

• They are irrelevant to decision making