1. Introduction

Question 1

What is introspectionism? (ccc introduction)

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Examination of one’s own conscious thoughts and feelings

Question 2

What is a behaviourist? (ccc introduction)

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Observing quantifiable aspects of human behaviour

Question 3

What is gestalt? (ccc introduction)

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The study of how people integrate and organise perception information into meaningful wholes

Question 4

What does cognitive psychology concern? (ccc introduction)

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Mental processes, especially concerning sensory stimulation

Question 5

What does the information processing system allow? (ccc introduction)

Answer 5

An understanding of how the brain functions at a psychological level

Question 6

What is the formula for the information processing system? (ccc introduction)

Answer 6

Input = processor & storage = output

Question 7

Why is the information processing system model used? (ccc introduction)

Answer 7

It is refutable

Question 8

What is the capacity of the processing systems? (ccc introduction)

Answer 8

Infinate

Question 9

What are the 4 types of methodological approaches? (ccc introduction)

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• Experimental psychology
• Computational modelling
• Cognitive neuropsychology
• Cognitive neuroscience

Question 10

What are the features of Experimental psychology? (ccc introduction)

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• Large sample
• All healthy P’s
• Small budgets

Question 11

What are the features of Computational modelling? (ccc introduction)

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• Computer systems used

- Involve parallel distributed processing

Question 12

What are the features of Cognitive neuropsychology? (ccc introduction)

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• Studying the consequences of brain damage on cognitive functioning
• Case study based
• Associated with the modularity of the brain

Question 13

What are the features of Cognitive neuroscience? (ccc introduction)

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• Studies how the brain implements cognitive functions
• Uses neuro-imaging
• Sophisticated techniques needed to interpret data

Question 14

What is top down processing? (ccc introduction)

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Stimulus processing that is affected by internal factors, such as the individuals past experiences

Question 15

What is bottom up processing? (ccc introduction)

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Processing that is directly influenced by environmental stimuli

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What is parallel processing? (ccc introduction)

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Two or more cognitive processes occurring at the same time

Question 17

What is serial processing? (ccc introduction)

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Processing in which one process is completed before the next one starts