Information Processing & Other Metaphors of Cognition Flashcards
Cognitive Psychology was developed during the 19??’s
1950’s
Why were Behavioralist against Cognitive Psychology?
B/c they were only interested in observable responses in human & animals
In 1974 who were the 2 psychologist that came up with the Modal Model of Human Memory?
Atkinson & Shiffrin
What are the 3 types of memory in the Atkinson & Shiffrin (1974) Modal Model of Human Memory?
Sensory Memory, Short-Term/Working Memory, & Long-Term Memory
Which memory of the 3 types of the Atkinson & Shiffrin (1974) Modal Model of Human Memory holds info from 5 sense & very brief?
Sensory Memory
In Atkinson & Shiffrin’s (1974) Modal Model of Human Memory the Sensory portion has what 2 types of memory?
Iconic & Echoic
In Atkinson & Shiffrin’s (1974) Modal Model of Human Memory in the Sensory section which type of memory is visual memory, very large, but temporary (200-400 ms)?
Iconic Memory
In Atkinson & Shiffrin’s (1974) Modal Model of Human Memory in the Sensory section which type of memory is auditory, large but temporary (250-700 ms)?
Echoic Memory
In Atkinson & Shiffrin’s (1974) Modal Model of Human Memory what is the middle portion of the 3 types?
Short-Term/ Working Memory
In Atkinson & Shiffrin’s (1974) Modal Model of Human Memory, the Short-Term section has 2 components?
Short-Term Memory & Attentional System
In Atkinson & Shiffrin’s (1974) Modal Model of Human Memory, which of the ST section holds info coming from the sensory & LTM?
Short-Term Memory
In Atkinson & Shiffrin’s (1974) Modal Model of Human Memory, which of the ST section has human control over continued set of behaviors, cognitive processes or goals?
Attentional System
In Atkinson & Shiffrin’s (1974) Modal Model of Human Memory, what are the 2 key parts of the Attentional Systems in the ST section?
Selective & Limited
In Atkinson & Shiffrin’s (1974) Modal Model of Human Memory, which of the 2 key parts of the Attentional Systems in the ST section states that mental focus can be (but not always) intentionally directed?
Selective
In Atkinson & Shiffrin’s (1974) Modal Model of Human Memory, which of the 2 key parts of the Attentional Systems in the ST section states that cognitive processing cannot occur for all stimuli simultaneously?
Limited
