Introduction Flashcards
What is cognitive psychology?
The scientific study of mental processes
What are the philosophical foundations of cognitive psychology?
Behaviourism
Information processing
What is behaviourism as an idea?
The idea that there is no mind
What is behaviourism as a method?
A method which builds psychology by measuring only what is observable
What is information processing?
Organising, interpreting and responding to incoming stimulation
Recognition memory is an example of a…?
Concept
Percent accuracy is an example of a…?
Measure
Top down processing is an example of a…?
Concept
Rection time is an example of a…?
Measure
Happiness is an example of a…?
Concept
Confidence judgement is an example of a…?
Measure
Overconfidence is an example of a…?
Concept
Frequency of laughter is an example of a…?
Measure
Working memory is an example of a…?
Concept
P300 ERP signal is an example of a…?
Measure