The Emergence of Cognitive Psychology

Question 1

What was George Miller’s contribution to cognitive psychology?

Answer 1

Miller’s 1956 article on short-term memory presented empirical evidence that the human mind has limited “working memory,” specifically “the magical number seven.”

Question 2

What is the significance of Neisser’s 1967 book “Cognitive Psychology”?

Answer 2

Neisser’s book was pivotal in defining cognitive psychology and formalizing it as a distinct field.