3.1 Cognitive Psychology and Behavioral Methods Flashcards
1
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Encoding
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Participant must identify the visible target
2
Q
Comparing
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The participant must compare the mental representation of the target with the representation of the items in memory
3
Q
Deciding
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The participant must decide whether the target matches one of the memorized items
4
Q
Responding
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The participant must respond appropriately for the decision made in step 3
5
Q
word superiority effect
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refers to the fact that participants are most accurate in identifying the target letter when a stimulus is a word
6
Q
causes of neurological dysfunction
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