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PSYC 221, Cognitive Psychology

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By: Emma Wilkinson
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Decks in this class (12)

Intro to Cognitive Psychology
What is the mind,
By creating mental representation...,
Define cognitive psychology
20  cards
Cognitive Neuroscience
Define cognitive neuroscience,
How can we study the physiology o...,
Neuron
24  cards
Perception
Define perception,
What are the basic characteristic...,
Why is perception difficult for m...
43  cards
Attention
Define attention,
Selective attention,
Attentional capture
39  cards
Short-Term and Working Memory
Modal model of memory,
Sensory memory,
Persistence of vision
30  cards
Long-Term Memory: Structure
Define long term memory,
Differentiate between stm working...,
The serial position curve conclud...
27  cards
LTM: Encoding, Retrieval, Consolidation
Two types of rehearsal used to en...,
Maintenance rehearsal,
Elaborative rehearsal
28  cards
Everyday Memory and Memory Errors
Two important characteristics of ...,
Visual experience plays an import...,
Reminiscence bump
26  cards
Conceptual Knowledge
Define conceptual knowledge,
Conceptual knowledge exists in th...,
Concepts
46  cards
Language
Word superiority effect,
Word frequency effect,
The universal need to communicate...
36  cards
Problem Solving and Creativity
Gestalt approach to problem solving,
Restructuring,
According to gestalt what is one ...
21  cards
Judgement, Decisions, Reasoning
Inductive reasoning,
Factors that contribute to how st...,
Heuristics
51  cards

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