Perspectiva Cognitiva

Question 1

What is the main focus of cognitive perspective in psychology?

Answer 1

The cognitive perspective focuses on the mental processes involved in perception, memory, thought, and problem-solving.

Question 2

True or False: The cognitive perspective emphasizes observable behavior over internal mental processes.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The cognitive perspective views the mind as a __________.

Answer 3

computer

Question 4

Which researcher is known for their work in cognitive development?

Answer 4

Jean Piaget

Question 5

What are the three main types of cognitive processes?

Answer 5

Perception, memory, and reasoning.

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a focus of cognitive psychology? A) Memory B) Emotion C) Problem Solving D) Language

Answer 6

B) Emotion

Question 7

What is the term used to describe the mental shortcuts that ease the cognitive load of making decisions?

Answer 7

Heuristics

Question 8

True or False: Cognitive psychology is primarily concerned with how people think, learn, and remember.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What is the role of schemas in cognitive psychology?

Answer 9

Schemas are cognitive frameworks that help organize and interpret information.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The study of cognitive biases falls under the umbrella of __________ psychology.

Answer 10

cognitive

Question 11

Which cognitive model is often used to describe the stages of memory?

Answer 11

The Atkinson-Shiffrin model

Question 12

Multiple Choice: Which cognitive process involves the ability to acquire, store, and retrieve information? A) Perception B) Learning C) Memory D) Reasoning

Answer 12

C) Memory

Question 13

What is cognitive dissonance?

Answer 13

Cognitive dissonance is the mental discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting beliefs or values.

Question 14

True or False: Cognitive perspective is the only approach used in psychology.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

What cognitive theory explains the way people interpret and react to their experiences?

Answer 15

Cognitive appraisal theory

Question 16

Fill in the blank: Cognitive __________ refers to the process of analyzing information and making decisions.

Answer 16

processing

Question 17

What is the difference between short-term memory and long-term memory?

Answer 17

Short-term memory holds information temporarily, while long-term memory stores information for extended periods.

Question 18

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common method used in cognitive psychology research? A) Surveys B) Case studies C) Experiments D) All of the above

Answer 18

D) All of the above

Question 19

What is the function of working memory?

Answer 19

Working memory is responsible for holding and manipulating information temporarily during cognitive tasks.

Question 20

True or False: Cognitive perspective does not consider emotions to play a role in decision-making.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

What cognitive technique is often used to improve memory retention?

Answer 21

Mnemonics

Question 22

Fill in the blank: Cognitive __________ involves the development of strategies to solve problems.

Answer 22

problem-solving

Question 23

Which cognitive theorist proposed the concept of the ‘zone of proximal development’?

Answer 23

Lev Vygotsky

Question 24

True or False: Cognitive perspective has no application in education.

Answer 24

False

Question 25

What is the primary goal of cognitive therapy?

Answer 25

To change maladaptive thinking patterns to improve emotional regulation and behavior.

Question 26

Multiple Choice: Which of the following describes the process of encoding in memory? A) Storing information B) Retrieving information C) Transforming information into a form that can be stored D) None of the above

Answer 26

C) Transforming information into a form that can be stored