Cognitive Approach Quiz

Which of the following is the correct definition of a schema?

A representation of behaviour

A long term memory store for personal events

A cognitive framework or concept that helps organise and interpret information

A structure of interconnected neurons in the brain

What is it that the cognitive psychologists study?

The unconcious

The mind

Observable behaviours

Internal mental processing

What do cognitivists compare the brain to, and compare thoughts to?

Artificial Intelligence

A mobile phone

Animals

A computer

What of the following is a positive of schema?

Wrong assumptions

Actively predict others behaviours and respond appropriately

Stereotypes

Prejudice

What is the definition of 'confabulation'

Details distorted to fit a schema

Parts of memory cut to fit a schema

Details made up to fill in gaps within your memory

What is the phrase used when an individual retrieves from their memory with no help?

Cued recall

Free recall

What is the definition of 'positive priming'?

A stimulus that makes a response to a prime faster.

A stimulus that makes a response to a prime slower.

What year did Barlett's study take place in?

1933

1932

1931

What does FAE stand for?

Fundamental Attribution Evaluation

Fundamental Artificial Error

Fundamental Attribution Error

What was Barlett's story called?

The Battle of the Spirits

The Fight of the Ghouls

The War of the Ghosts

The Arrows in the Canoe

Assuming somone stepped on your foot deliberately is an example of:

Confirmation Bias

Hostile Attribution Bias

Fundamental Attribution Error

What is the defintion of 'levelling'?

Focusing on small details in the original memory so they become more important.

Leaving out parts of original information resulting in shortening of the memory.

What is the phrase used for when the same person repeatedly recalling information?

Serial reproduction

Repeated reproduction

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