Chapter 3 - The Cognitive Approach Flashcards
1
Q
Which of the following is not a cognitive process?
A
Trust
2
Q
When a big, barking dog comes running at me, I notice that it is actually my neighbor’s dog, so I am able to relax. The process of recognizing that the dog is my neighbor’s dog and determining that there is nothing to worry about is an example of…
A
Top down processing
3
Q
Ulric Neisser argued that cognitive psychology was too artificial. What research problem was he referring to?
A
A lack of ecological validity.
4
Q
According to Fiske and Taylor (1991), what factor influences our decision making behaviour?
A
All of the above.
