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Applied cognitive psychology focuses on:

• Analyzing unconscious conflicts

• Studying behavior through conditioning

• Applying knowledge of mental processes to real-world problems

• Treating severe mental illness with medication

Which of the following is not a typical application area of applied cognitive psychology?

• Human-computer interaction

• Astrological prediction

• Eyewitness testimony

• Educational technology

The primary aim of applied cognitive psychology is to:

• Explore only theoretical models of the brain

• Focus on clinical disorders

• Solve practical problems using cognitive principles
  

• Study animal behavior in natural habitats

The roots of applied cognitive psychology can be traced back to the:

• Development of modern neuroscience

• Industrial Revolution

• Early experiments on memory and attention in the 19th century

• Rise of humanistic psychology

One of the core assumptions of cognitive psychology is that:

• Behavior is entirely shaped by the environment
  

• Dreams reflect unconscious desires

• Mental processes can be studied scientifically

• Learning is purely associative

Perception refers to:

• Passive reception of sensory information

• Mechanical recording of stimuli

• The process of interpreting and organizing sensory input

• Emotional response to stimuli

Which of the following factors can negatively affect attention during driving?

• High visibility roads

• Distractions like mobile phone use

• Clear traffic signs

• Well-lit road conditions

In the context of driving, selective attention helps a person to:

• Daydream while on autopilot

• Focus on all stimuli equally

• Concentrate on relevant stimuli like traffic signals and pedestrians

• Ignore all environmental input

Signal Detection Theory in aviation primarily helps in:

• Designing aircraft seats

• Analyzing weather patterns

• Distinguishing between important signals and background noise

• Measuring aircraft fuel levels

A “miss” in Signal Detection Theory occurs when:

• A signal is detected when none is present

• A signal is present but not detected

•  No signal is present and none is detected

• A signal is always correctly identified