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Theory

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  • Explanation for a set of observations
  • Systematic body of ideas about a particular topic
  • Predicts future observations
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Hypothesis

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  • Prediction derived from a theory
  • Prediction regarding outcome of a study
  • Involves at least two variables
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Falsifiability criterion

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Predictions that can be disconfirmed by data

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Can never prove a theory true

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but it can be proven false

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Theory that cannot be falsified

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cannot be considered scientific

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Induction

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  • Specific examples to general statements

- Observation to theory

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Deduction

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  • General statements to specific examples

- Theory to hypothesis

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STM capacity as number of items (Miller, 1956)

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~7 items in STM

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STM capacity as length of time (Baddeley et. al, 1975)

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~2 seconds of information in STM

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Naturalistic observation (Goal: Description)

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Process of observing and describing a phenomenon

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Correlation (Goal: Prediction)

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Mathematical technique that seeks patterns in data

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Experimental method (Goal: Explanation)

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Means for systematically testing hypotheses in controlled situations

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Model

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Simplified version of phenomenon under study (ex. graph, set of equations, computer program)

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Model and theory

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Good model lends plausibility to theory

Only data can support or falsify a theory

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Construct

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Label given to set of observations that seem to be related

Memory, attention, intelligence, personality, language

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Operational definition

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Defines construct in terms of how it is measured
(Intelligence -> score on test)
(Short-term memory capacity-> digit span)

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Validity

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Degree to which instrument measures what it is clamed to measure

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Reliability

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Degree to which instrument gives consistent measurements for recurring thing

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Experiment

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  • Tightly controlled situation designed to test a hypothesis

- Comparison between two groups that are treated differently

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Bransford and Johnson (1972)

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Hypothesis: Context aids ambiguous story comprehension
Method: Group A sees picture, hears story; Group B hears story, no picture

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Experimental condition

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Group that is given treatment to test hypothesis

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Control condition

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Group that is not given treatment to provide baseline for comparison

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Independent variable

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Various types of treatment given to different groups in experiment

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Dependent variable

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Measurement of response each participant makes to the treatment

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Between-subjects design

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Assigns each participant to only one condition

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Within-subjects design

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Assigns each participant to every condition

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Hypothesis testing

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  • Hypothesis predicts a difference between groups

- Test hypothesis by comparing group means

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Experimentation process

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  • Formulate hypothesis
  • Design procedure
  • Analyze data
  • Interpret results
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Latency (Reaction time)

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Difference in time between presentation of stimulus and initiation of response

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Accuracy

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Percentage of correct responses

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Error rate

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Percentage of incorrect responses

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Nonword

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Pronounceable letter string that is not a word in English

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Lexical decision task

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Participant sees a string of letters, decided ASAP if it is a word

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Priming

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  • Implicit memory process

- Recall enhanced due to previous exposure

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Immediate recall (STM)

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NO TIME LAPSE between stimulus and response

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Delayed recall (LTM)

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TIME LAPSE OF SEVERAL MINUTES OR MORE between stimulus and response

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Free recall

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Repeat items in ANY ORDER

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Serial recall

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Repeat items in EXACT ORDER

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Primacy and recency effects

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  • FIRST and LAST items BEST RECALLED

- MIDDLE items LEAST RECALLED

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Implicit learning

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Outside of conscious awareness

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Saccade

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Quick movement of eyes while reading

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Fixation

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Momentary gaze of eyes on single location

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Regression

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Movement of eyes back to previously viewed location

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Brainstem (medulla, pons)

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Interior portion of brain, regulates body functions

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Cerebellum

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Behind brainstem, coordinates movement

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Corpus callosum

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Band of axons that connect left and right hemispheres

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Cerebral cortex

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Outer covering of forebrain, mental functions giving rise to consciousness

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Frontal lobe

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Front of head, motor movement, planning and decision making

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Parietal lobeq

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Top of head, monitors body position, navigation through space

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Occipital lobe

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Back of head, processes visual input

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Temporal lobe

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Side of head, processes auditory input, object recognition

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Lateralization

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  • Some cognitive functions processes mainly in one hemisphere
  • Traditional language areas in left hemisphere
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Broca’s area

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Left frontal lobe, speech production

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Broca’s aphasia

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Halting, effortful speech, good comprehension

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Wernicke’s area

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Left temporal lobe, speech perception

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Wernicke’s aphasia

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“Word salad” speech production, poor comprehension

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Subcortical structires

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Structures below cerebral cortex

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Hippocampus

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Temporal lobe, memory and learning

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Amygdala

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Temporal lobe, emotion and memory

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Basal ganglia

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Base of forebrain, procedural learning and routine actions

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Electroencephalography (EEG)

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Records voltage fluctuations at scalp

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Event-related potential (ERP)

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Waveform extracted from EEG, signifies cognitive process

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Components

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A specific ERP waveform that is tied to a particular cognitive process

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N400

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Component signaling semantic anomaly

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Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

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Track mildly radioactive substance injected into the bloodstream

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Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)

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Uses magnetic properties to track blood flow

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