Cognitive Psychology Flashcard

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How does the cognitive approach view mental processes?

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As information processing systems.

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What best describes the cognitive approach to psychology?

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The scientific study of the mind as an information processor.

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What aspect of research does the cognitive approach emphasize?

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Replicability of experiments.

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What advantage do computer models offer in cognitive research?

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They provide better ethical alternatives.

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What is the best definition of Cognitive Psychology?

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The study of how people perceive, learn, remember, and think.

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What is the focus of cognitive psychology?

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Understanding internal mental processes.

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What is an example of cognitive bias?

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Confirmation bias, where individuals favor information that confirms their existing beliefs.

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What role do schemas play in cognitive psychology?

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Schemas are mental structures that help organize and interpret information.

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What is the difference between short-term and long-term memory?

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Short-term memory holds information temporarily, while long-term memory stores it more permanently.

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What is the significance of cognitive development in psychology?

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It studies how thinking and reasoning abilities change over a person's lifespan.