Cognitive Psychology

Question 1 (1 point)

Gestalt psychology emphasizesQuestion 1 options:observable, objective reactions.the introspective technique.emotional causes of behavior.the basic human tendency to organize our perceptions.Save

Question 2 (1 point)

Suppose that you are writing a paper about cognitive processes in people who are depressed. Which of the following topics would be most relevant for your paper?Question 2 options:Observations of social interactions between people with depression.The effects of vitamin supplements on the activity level of people with depression.The ability to remember people’s names of people with depression.The relationship between childhood experiences and current adjustment in people with depression.Save

Question 3 (1 point)

John is reading his Cognitive Psychology textbook. He notices that his stomach is grumbling, but he thinks, “I will finish this section of the chapter and then go to lunch.” John’s thought illustrates the cognitive process of _______.Question 3 options:pattern recognition.memory.imagery.decision making.Save

Question 4 (1 point)

Which of the following statements is correct?Question 4 options:A reflex such as a knee-jerk reflex is an example of cognition.Cognition refers to the acquisition and retrieval of knowledge, but not the use of that knowledge.”Cognitive psychology” is sometimes used as a synonym for “cognition.”Cognitive psychology emphasizes mental processes that are easily observable.Save

Question 5 (1 point)

A cognitive psychologist who analyzes a cognitive task in terms of a series of stages—like the way a computer operates—is using which of the following approaches?Question 5 options:the information-processing approachthe introspection approachthe gestalt approachthe parallel distributed processing approachSave

Question 6 (1 point)

Suppose that you meet a professor who is trying to determine what portions of the brain are involved in trying to recall a word that is on the tip of your tongue. This person is likely to use the approach ofQuestion 6 options:artificial intelligence.cognitive neuroscience.gestalt psychologybehaviorism.Save

Question 7 (1 point)

One component of your general knowledge focuses on semantic memory. Which of the following would be an example of semantic memory?Question 7 options:your ability to create a mental imageyour ability to add several three-digit numbers togethera strategy you use to memorize important material for a testyour knowledge that the word “bear” is similar to the word “lion”Save

Question 8 (1 point)

Suppose that you look up from this exam, and you immediately perceive a scene that includes students, desks, and classroom walls. In order to perceive it quickly, you are probably usingQuestion 8 options:serial processing.parallel processing.ecological validity.metacognition.Save

Question 9 (1 point)

An operational definition is most
likely toQuestion 9 options:describe precisely how the researchers will measure a particular concept.examine the correlation between two well-established variables.point out alternative explanations for the results of a study.adopt an information-processing approach, rather than a behaviorist approach.Save

Question 10 (1 point)

An important feature of cognitive science is that it emphasizesQuestion 10 options:individual differences in cognition.an interdisciplinary approach.that all mental processes should be explained in biological terms.that researchers should focus on personality characteristics.Save

Question 11 (1 point)

Which of the following early approaches to psychology developed the idea of insight when people solve problems?Question 11 options:introspectionismthe gestalt approachbehaviorismEbbinghaus and his followersSave

Question 12 (1 point)

Which of the following statements best captures the scope of cognition?Question 12 options:Cognition includes every internal experience that humans have.We use cognition when we acquire, store, transform, and use knowledge.Cognition primarily emphasizes higher mental processes, such as problem solving and decision making.Cognition is more concerned with visible actions, such as motor activities, than with activities that cannot be seen by an outside observer.Save

Question 13 (1 point)

According to the discussion in this unit’s reading, behaviorism places the most emphasis onQuestion 13 options:interpersonal relationships.observable activities.unconscious emotions.mental processes.Save

Question 14 (1 point)

Some researchers believe that the human brain works like a complex, sophisticated machine. This approach is calledQuestion 14 options:the gestalt approach.the analogy approach.the computer metaphor.the lesion approach.Save

Question 15 (1 point)

Chapter 1 of your textbook ends with a discussion about the five themes of this book. According to this discussion,Question 15 options:cognition is generally not very accurate.cognition typically emphasizes both top-down and bottom-up processing.children typically emphasize top-down processing, but adults typically emphasize bottom-up processing.cognition is typically more accurate for negative information than for positive information.Save

Question 16 (1 point)

This unit’s reading discusses the status of cognitive psychology. According to this discussion, the cognitive approachQuestion 16 options:primarily emphasizes our unconscious thoughts.can explain a major part of your daily experiences.is prominent within social psychology, but it has not yet been applied to biological areas of psychology.has had surprisingly little connection with clinical psychology.Save

Question 17 (1 point)

Which of the following research topics would be most likely to interest a behaviorist?Question 17 options:The effect of parents’ marital satisfaction on children’s nightmares.The effect of praise on children’s running speed.Individual differences in verbal ability.The relationship between the true size of an object and its size as represented in a mental image.Save

Question 18 (1 point)

In contrast to a PET scan, the fMRI techniqueQuestion 18 options:requires an injection of a radioactive chemical.provides more precise information when measuring a series of events in the brain.causes transient brain lesions.involves placing electrodes on a person’s scalp.Save

Question 19 (1 point)

According to this unit’s reading, the artificial intelligence (AI) approachQuestion 19 options:creates computer models that demonstrate intelligent behavior.emphasizes that humans possess a central processing mechanism that has unlimited capacity.is currently too vague and nonspecific to be tested.focuses on the development of cognitive abilities during childhood.Save

Question 20 (1 point)

When researchers use the introspection technique,Question 20 options:people report their sensations as accurately as possible.people report their experiences in a spontaneous, unsystematic fashion.the researchers observe how people respond to learning tasks.the researchers encourage people to interpret their reactions to selected stimuli.Save

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CLASS

Discussion Questions (DQ)

Initial responses to the DQ should address all components of the questions asked, including a minimum of one scholarly source, and be at least 250 words.
Successful responses are substantive (i.e., add something new to the discussion, engage others in the discussion, well-developed idea) and include at least one scholarly source.
One or two-sentence responses, simple statements of agreement, or “good post,” and responses that are off-topic will not count as substantive. Substantive responses should be at least 150 words.
I encourage you to incorporate the readings from the week (as applicable) into your responses.

Weekly Participation

Your initial responses to the mandatory DQ do not count toward participation and are graded separately.
In addition to the DQ responses, you must post at least one reply to peers (or me) on three separate days, for a total of three replies.
Participation posts do not require a scholarly source/citation (unless you cite someone else’s work).
Part of your weekly participation includes viewing the weekly announcement and attesting to watching it in the comments. These announcements are made to ensure you understand everything that is due during the week.

APA Format and Writing Quality

Familiarize yourself with APA format and practice using it correctly. It is used for most writing assignments for your degree. Visit the Writing Center in the Student Success Center, under the Resources tab in LoudCloud for APA paper templates, citation examples, tips, etc. Points will be deducted for poor use of APA format or absence of APA format (if required).
Cite all sources of information! When in doubt, cite the source. Paraphrasing also requires a citation.
I highly recommend using the APA Publication Manual, 6th edition.

Use of Direct Quotes

I discourage overutilization of direct quotes in DQs and assignments at the Masters’s level and deduct points accordingly.
As Masters’s level students, it is important that you be able to critically analyze and interpret information from journal articles and other resources. Simply restating someone else’s words does not demonstrate an understanding of the content or critical analysis of the content.
It is best to paraphrase content and cite your source.

LopesWrite Policy

For assignments that need to be submitted to LopesWrite, please be sure you have received your report and Similarity Index (SI) percentage BEFORE you do a “final submit” to me.
Once you have received your report, please review it. This report will show you grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors that can easily be fixed. Take the extra few minutes to review instead of getting counted off for these mistakes.
Review your similarities. Did you forget to cite something? Did you not paraphrase well enough? Is your paper made up of someone else’s thoughts more than your own?
Visit the Writing Center in the Student Success Center, under the Resources tab in LoudCloud for tips on improving your paper and SI score.

Late Policy

The university’s policy on late assignments is 10% penalty PER DAY LATE. This also applies to late DQ replies.
Please communicate with me if you anticipate having to submit an assignment late. I am happy to be flexible, with advance notice. We may be able to work out an extension based on extenuating circumstances.
If you do not communicate with me before submitting an assignment late, the GCU late policy will be in effect.
I do not accept assignments that are two or more weeks late unless we have worked out an extension.
As per policy, no assignments are accepted after the last day of class. Any assignment submitted after midnight on the last day of class will not be accepted for grading.

Communication

Communication is so very important. There are multiple ways to communicate with me:
- Questions to Instructor Forum: This is a great place to ask course content or assignment questions. If you have a question, there is a good chance one of your peers does as well. This is a public forum for the class.
- Individual Forum: This is a private forum to ask me questions or send me messages. This will be checked at least once every 24 hours.