Contemporary Psychology and the Cognitive Revolution (Key Concepts)

Flashcards covering core concepts from the notes on Contemporary Psychology, the cognitive revolution, cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and cross-cultural/gender psychology.

When did the cognitive revolution begin and with which other movement did it occur simultaneously?

The 1960s; simultaneous with humanistic psychology.

How is psychology commonly defined?

The science of behavior and mental processes.

What is the focus of cognitive psychology?

The study of mental processes such as perception, learning, memory, thinking, communication, and problem solving.

What is cognitive neuroscience?

An interdisciplinary study of the brain's relationship to cognition, including perception, thinking, memory, and language.

What do cross-cultural psychology and gender psychology examine?

How culture and gender influence psychological processes.

What trend describes the development of psychology across disciplines and regions?

Roots in many disciplines and countries; psychology is growing and globalizing.