Cognitive Psychology

Cognitive Psychology is defined as_________________

The study of thought and mental processes

Mental processes include which of the following:

Sensation & Perception

Attention

Learning & Memory

Language

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Contributing attributions of Cognition are which of the following:

Sociology, Philosophy, Langaguage & Comprehension, Learning & Memory, Neuroscience, Human Development

This Philosopher Originates the following contributions: Essence = Knowledge, “Know Thyself”, “An unexamined life is not worth living.”

Socrates

This Philosopher Originates the following contributions: Forms = Knowledge, The Allegory of The Cave

Plato

This Philosopher Originates the following contributions: Nature = Knowledge, Tabula Rasa, Empiricism

Aristotle

How does the Allegory of the Cave connect to cognition

Perception, Experience, Sensation, and External stimuli may not be enough to fully obtain knowledge therefore Introspection of ones experience is integral

What is the meaning of the term “Tabula Rasa”

Translates to a “Blank Slate” meaning the ability to systematically observe and memorize various forms of information

This Psychological figure preformed the first Experiemental Psychology Lab at the University of Leipzig

Wilhelm Wundt

What was the goal of the first Experimental Lab Experiement

Attempt to scientifically study mental activity

The method of Introspection is defined by which of the following

Conscious Thought, reporting Sensations & Experiences, and emphasizing Replication

This Psychological figure founded the first major School of Psychology

Edward Titchner

The first major school of Psychology is reffered to as ____________

Structuralism

What were the foundemental goals of Structuralism

Maintain a strict us of Introspection to observe conscious mind, sensations, images, and feelings