Cognitive Psychology Quiz

What is the primary focus of cognitive psychology?

• Unconscious motivations

• Observable behaviors

• How people perceive, learn, remember, and think about information

• Emotional responses to stimuli

Which philosophical perspective believes that knowledge is gained through logical analysis and reasoning?

• Empiricism

• Rationalism

• Behaviorism

• Structuralism

Who proposed the concept of cell assemblies as the basis for learning in the brain?

• Karl Spencer Lashley

• Donald Hebb

• Noam Chomsky

• B.F. Skinner

What event in the 1950s contributed significantly to the emergence of cognitive psychology?

• The development of computers

• The discovery of DNA

• The launch of Sputnik

• The invention of the television

In cognitive psychology research, what does the term "confound" refer to?

• A type of memory error

• A variable that interferes with the relationship between the independent and dependent variables

• A statistical analysis technique

• A cognitive bias in decision-making

Which research method in cognitive psychology involves intensive studies of individuals?

• Experiments

• Correlational studies

• Case studies

• Naturalistic observation

What is the purpose of creating a control group in an experiment?

• To increase the sample size

• To provide a basis for comparison

• To manipulate the independent variable

• To measure the dependent variable

In cognitive psychology, what does "ecological validity" refer to?

• The study of cognition in natural environments

• The impact of cognitive processes on the ecosystem

• The extent to which research findings can be applied to real-world settings

• The relationship between cognition and environmental conservation

What is a "Spoonerism" in the context of cognitive psychology?

• A type of memory enhancement technique

• A form of cognitive bias

• A speech error where initial sounds of words are swapped

• A method for measuring reaction time

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a goal of cognitive psychology research?

• Data gathering

• Theory development

• Hypothesis testing

• Behavior modification