Cognitive Psychology Quiz

What is the main function of sensory memory?

• To process and manipulate information for long-term storage.

• To temporarily store sensory information for further processing.

• To store long-term information without conscious awareness.

• To encode information through rehearsal.

Which of the following is an example of a stimulus that can act as a discriminative stimulus in operant conditioning?

• A loud noise that causes fear.

• A teacher’s praise for completing an assignment.

• A stop sign while driving.

• A flashing light during a storm.

What is the role of rehearsal in the Atkinson-Shiffrin memory model?

• To help encode information into long-term memory.

• To block irrelevant information from entering sensory memory.

• To filter out noise from short-term memory.

• To increase the duration of sensory memory.

What does the Stroop effect illustrate?

• The impact of irrelevant information on selective attention.

• The influence of short-term memory on problem-solving.

• The capacity limits of sensory memory.

• The role of working memory in encoding new information.

Which of the following describes the process of extinction in classical conditioning?

• The gradual increase in the conditioned response over time.

• The weakening of the conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is no longer paired with the unconditioned stimulus.

• The return of a conditioned response after a long period without exposure to the conditioned stimulus.

• The ability to distinguish between similar stimuli.

Which cognitive function is most directly associated with the phonological loop in Baddeley’s working memory model?

• Visual processing of objects.

• Maintaining auditory information in short-term memory.

• Manipulating abstract thoughts and problem-solving.

• Storing spatial information.

What is the focus of "cognitive rehearsal" in memory processes?

• Recalling memories in a specific sequence.

• Practicing mental tasks to enhance memory retention.

• Working through a problem by physically acting it out.

• Encoding sensory information by focusing on details.

In the context of cognitive psychology, what does "chunking" refer to?

• Breaking large pieces of information into smaller, more manageable units.

• Grouping similar experiences to create vivid memories.

• Using advanced processing techniques to improve long-term retention.

• Dividing a memory task into separate cognitive tasks.

Which of the following best describes "fluid intelligence"?

• The ability to recall specific facts or knowledge accumulated over time.

• The ability to think abstractly, reason quickly, and solve novel problems.

• The ability to recognize patterns based on previous experiences.

• The ability to retain information for a long duration.

Which memory process involves moving information from short-term memory to long-term memory?

• Retrieval.

• Rehearsal.

• Encoding.

• Chunking.