14: Cognitive Psychology Flashcards
What are the two main approaches of cognitive psychology?
Computational approach
Gestalt influence
What machine did Babbage theorize about?
Analytical engine: A cog and gear based calculating machine that could solve complex equations
What is the lovelace objection?
Real creativity is impossible for a machine
They may be able to compose music but it would have to follow pre-set rules
What was the Turing Machine?
A theoretical machine that could work out any calculation
Had a tape with squares and a head that read them to perform specific operations
What is the imitation game?
A test designed by Turing where person A has to guess if person B is male or female, when they’re trying to appear as female
Who came up with the General Problem Solver model?
Newell and Simon
What does GPS stand for?
General Problem Solver model
What contribution did Shanon make to cognitive psychology?
He developed binary code to complete calculations with a sequance of electrical signals
What is the GPS model?
Uses a means-end analysis and can be applied to games in order to win them (It’s an AI)
Uses heuristics and imperfect solutions to win the game
