Perception
What is the difference between binocular and monocular cues?
Binocular cues are depth perception principles that require both eyes, monocular only need one
When asked to draw a picture of a "scary" animal Timmy draws a picture of a snake. The snake represents a function of cognitive concept called a(n)....
Prototype
A measure of memory where a person must retrieve information learned earlier, like a fill-in-the-blank test
Recall
What is a "mean" in regards to data and statistical analysis?
an average
What sport uses the terms "love" "deuce", and "ace"
Tennis
What is the difference between bottom-up and top-down processing?
Bottom-up = processing that begins with sensory receptors that works up to the brain
Top-Down = Higher level processing, utilizes the brains experiences and expectations
Brainstorming multiple solutions to a problem is a concept of creativity called what?
Divergent Thinking
A measure of memory where a person identifies items previously learned, like a multiple choice test
Recognition
What is something that makes a psychological study ethical?
Consent, approval from institutional review board, etc.
What popular video game features locations called Tilted Towers and Loot Lake?
Fortnite
Your sitting in a crowded room where everyone is talking, but you can focus on just the voice of your friend that your having a conversation with. This scenario explains what phenomenon of selective attention?
Cocktail Party Effect
Concepts that help us organize and interpret the world are called?
Schemas
According to information processing theory what are the 3 main stages of memory?
Encoding, Storage, Retrieval
What is an independent variable?
A variable in an experiment that is manipulated by the researcher
What is the most spoken native language in the world?
Mandarin Chinese
The human tendency to utilize principles such as figure-ground and grouping to make patterns or objects appear as whole is principle of perception called what?
Gestalt Psychology
Sally is trying to decide where to go to college next fall, she sits down and creates a detailed step by step list of how to evaluate all of her prospective schools. Sally is applying what king of cognitive principle to help her make this decision?
Algorithm
What are the 3 types of memory storage proposed in the Atkinson Shiffrin Model?
Sensory Memory, Short-Term Memory, Long-Term Memory
What is "generalizability" in regards to a research study or experiment?
How applicable a study is to a broader population of people that are represented within the study
Which U.S. state has the longest coastline?
Alaska
On a hot summer day your brother tells you to grab a suit, you automatically go get a swim suit rather then a business suit. This assumption made by your perception was reliant on what?
Context / Culture
Justin is upset that Bret received a promotion to manager instead of him. In the months that follow Justin believes Bret is doing a poor job as he has focused on his weaker points and has brushed over the things he has done well. Justin is using this obstacle to cognition?
Confirmation Bias
Working Memory
Name 3 types of common research methods seen in Psychology
Experiment, correlational study, case study, etc.
What year was the first iPhone released?
2007