Memory
A01 - What is the capacity of the visuo-spatial sketchpad (or how many tasks can it do at one time)?
1
Min: 15v Max: 450v
A01 - Name one assumption of the cognitive approach
Internal mental processes (SOR), schemas, theoretical models, humans like computers
AO1 - What variables do you use when doing a correlation study?
Co-Variables.
AO2 - Mary witnessed a murder. She has trouble remembering what colour hat the killer was wearing. Explain why.
Mary was likely experiencing a lot of anxiety. This would inhibit her accuracy to recall information about the event.
AO2 - Samuel is struggling to get a job. He blames the devil for always trying to keep him down. What type of locus of control does Samuel have?
AO2 - Sam is repeating a phone number to himself over and over again. Identify the theoretical cognitive model Sam is using and the specific part of this model
MSM, Maintenance Rehearsal
AO2 - There will be a significant relationship between meat consumption and cognitive function. What type of hypothesis is this?
Non-Directional.
A03 - How did the KF case study (Brain damage) weaken the validity of the MSM/WMM model?
His verbal short-term memory was impacted, but visual short-term memory was normal. Short-term memory is therefore not unitary.
AO3 - The F-scale asks questions about sexual perversion, the role of women and criticism of government. Why might this criticise it's validity?
Lack of temporal validity as cultural expectations have shifted.
AO1/AO2 - Define schemas and give one example.
A schema is a mental framework that helps organize and interpret information.
AO3 - What is a limitation to doing a laboratory experiment?
Demand Characteristics (High), Ecological validity (Low)
In Loftus and Palmer (1974) study, which verb had the caused the highest estimated speed?
Smashed (41mph)
What does ISI stand for?
Informational Social Influence
Name the researcher who investigated reconstructive memory (HINT: War of the Ghosts)
Bartlett
What are two obstacles to studying religious people groups?
Access to the group, diversity within group (age, gender etc), risk of offending, social desirability