Overview of Cognitive Psychology Concepts and History

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What is Cognitive Psychology?

The scientific study of the mind, focusing on internal processes involved in understanding the environment and making decisions.

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What are the key areas of cognition studied in Cognitive Psychology?

Memory, attention, learning, language, perception, problem solving, and decision making.

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Who is considered the father of experimental psychology?

Wilhelm Wundt, who established the first laboratory of scientific psychology.

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What is Voluntarism in psychology?

Wundt's concept that emphasizes the role of will and intention in mental processes.

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What is analytic introspection?

A method used by Wundt and Titchener where trained participants describe their experiences and thought processes in response to stimuli.

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What is the main criticism of introspection as a research method?

It is difficult to test and relies on subjective reports.

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What did William James contribute to psychology?

He founded functionalism, focusing on the adaptive significance of mental processes and theorized about memory types.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary memory according to William James?

Primary memory refers to short-term memory, while secondary memory refers to long-term memory.

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What was John Watson's contribution to psychology?

He founded the school of behaviorism, emphasizing observable behavior and learning through conditioning.

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What initiated the Cognitive Revolution in psychology?

A decline in behaviorism's influence, influenced by critiques of behaviorist theories and advancements in cognitive research.

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What is the scientific method in research?

A systematic approach to investigate cause and effect relationships by manipulating one variable to observe its effect on another.

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What is ecological validity?

The extent to which research findings can be generalized to real-world settings.

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What is Experimental Cognitive Psychology?

Lab-based research that measures accuracy or speed of cognitive performance, often facing issues of ecological validity.

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What techniques are used in Cognitive Neuroscience?

Event-related potentials (ERPs), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).

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What is Cognitive Neuropsychology?

The study of cognitive performance patterns in both neurotypical individuals and those with neurological impairments.

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What is Computational Cognitive Neuroscience?

The use of computer programming to model cognitive functions, incorporating brain and behavioral evidence.

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What are some issues in Computational Cognitive Neuroscience?

Bonini's paradox, difficulty in falsification, overfitting, and the influence of emotional and motivational factors.

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What is the Replication Crisis in psychology?

A situation where many psychological studies cannot be replicated, often due to questionable research practices and publication bias.

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What are some proposed solutions to the Replication Crisis?

Open science practices, preregistration of studies, and registered reports for journal acceptance prior to data collection.

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What is top-down processing?

A cognitive process influenced by expectations and prior knowledge rather than solely by the stimulus.

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How does knowledge affect our behavior and decision-making?

Previous experiences create expectations that influence how we process information and make choices.

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What are the main components of cognitive psychology's history?

Key figures include Wundt, Titchener, James, Watson, and Skinner, each contributing to the understanding of mental processes.

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What is the role of attention in cognitive psychology?

Attention is crucial for focusing on relevant stimuli and avoiding distractions during cognitive tasks.

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How can studying strategies improve memory?

Effective studying techniques can enhance retention and recall of information for exams.

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What factors contribute to distractions while studying?

Individual differences in attention control and environmental factors can affect concentration.

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What is the significance of George Miller's work in cognitive psychology?

He introduced the concept of the 'magic number 7' in short-term memory, highlighting limits on information processing.

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What is Broadbent's model of attention?

An information processing model that describes how attention functions in cognitive tasks.