Cognitive Theories
Memory Models
Biases in Thinking
Research Studies
HL Extensions
100

This cognitive theory explains how humans store and retrieve information about the world.

 (What is Schema Theory?)

100

This model distinguishes between sensory, short-term, and long-term memory.

What is Multi-Store Model

100

This bias occurs when people search for information that supports their beliefs.

What is Confirmation Bias

100

Loftus and Palmer studied this concept in eyewitness testimony.

What is the misinformation effect and reconstructive memory

100

This term describes how digital technology can shape or impact cognition.

What is digital amnesia or cognitive offloading

200

This theory by Kahneman explains two different modes of thinking.

What is Dual Process Theory

200

This model emphasizes the depth at which information is processed.

What is the levels of processing model

200

This bias causes people to rely too heavily on the first piece of information given.  

What is Anchoring Bias

200

This study by Bartlett demonstrated how memory is influenced by culture and prior knowledge.  

What is the "War of Ghosts"

200

The "Google effect" is an example of this impact of digital technology.

What is cognitive offloading

300

According to this concept, our mental shortcuts can lead to systematic errors.

What is a heuristic

300

This model includes a central executive, phonological loop, and visuospatial sketchpad.

What is the Working Memory Model

300

Kahneman & Tversky used this type of problem to demonstrate biases in decision-making.  

What is Asian Disease Problem

300

This study showed that schemas influence perception and recall of a setting.

What is Brewer & Treyens' office study

300

Sparrow et al. (2011) found that people remember this better than the information itself.

What is where to find information

400

This theory suggests our perception of reality is shaped by pre-existing knowledge.

What is schema theory

400

Craik and Tulving tested this model in their 1975 study.  

What is the Levels of Processing Model

400

This bias involves making decisions based on how easily examples come to mind.  

What is Availability Heuristic

400

Glanzer and Cunitz found evidence for this memory phenomenon.

What is serial position effect

400

This effect describes how frequent use of digital technology may reduce memory retention.

What is the Google effect or digital amnesia

500

This term refers to mental structures that help us organize knowledge, interpret information, and make predictions.

What are schemas

500

Baddeley and Hitch’s model focuses on this aspect of memory used in reasoning and comprehension.

What is Working Memory

500

500This term describes consistent and predictable errors in judgment.

What is Cognitive Biases

500

HM's case study provided evidence for the localization of this cognitive function.  

What is memory

500

This research showed multitasking with digital devices impairs memory and attention.

What is Rosen et al. or Sana et al.
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