Assignment 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the stroop task?
A
Shows how the brain processes information when seeing one thing but saying another
2
Q
Give an example of the stroop task.
A
The word “PURPLE” but it is written in pink ink
3
Q
What is selective attention?
A
Being able to focus on one specific thing despite distracting factors around
4
Q
Give an example of selective attention
A
Having a conversation with someone in a party
Focusing on what that person is saying and not the noise surrounding
5
Q
What is cognitive control?
A
The process that goals or plans influence the production of that person
6
Q
Give an example of cognitive control
A
Doing assignments before the deadlines
Studying instead of being on your phone
