Cognitive Psychology Quiz

What does cognitive psychology primarily deal with?

• The study of observable behavior

• The perception of information and mental processes

• The biological basis of behavior

• The emotional responses of individuals

Who is often considered the founder of structuralism in psychology?

• Noam Chomsky

• Wilhelm Wundt

• Edward Titchener

• William James

What is the main focus of functionalism in psychology?

• Understanding the structure of the mind

• Analyzing the components of thought

• Studying how mental activities help individuals survive

• Examining the unconscious mind

Which of the following is a key theme in cognitive psychology?

• Cognitive psychology only uses one research method

• Cognitive processes are isolated from non-cognitive processes

• Data without a theory is meaningless

• Cognitive processes do not interact with each other

What is the primary criticism of introspection in psychology?

• It ignores observable behavior

• It provides too much data

• It relies on subjective reports

• It is too scientific

Who proposed the concept of cognitive maps?

• William James

• Edward C. Tolman

• Donald Hebb

• Karl Spencer Lashley

What does the Turing Test assess?

• The accuracy of computer algorithms

• The speed of computer processing

• The ability of a computer to exhibit intelligent behavior indistinguishable from a human

• The emotional intelligence of computers

Which research method involves observing real-life situations?

• Controlled laboratory experiments

• Naturalistic observations

• Self-reports

• Psychobiological research

What is a limitation of case studies in cognitive psychology?

• They are too expensive

• They often involve small samples

• They lack ecological validity

• They provide too much generalization

Which perspective emphasizes the importance of experience in shaping knowledge?

• Cognitive psychology

• Psychoanalysis

• Behaviorism

• Humanistic psychology