#1
Which term refers to the mental process of organizing and interpreting sensory information?
Perception
ExplanationInterpreting sensory input to give it meaning.
#2
Who is often credited with founding the field of cognitive psychology?
Ulric Neisser
ExplanationUlric Neisser is credited as a pioneer in cognitive psychology.
#3
In the context of cognitive psychology, what does the term 'schema' refer to?
A mental framework for organizing information
ExplanationA structure used to organize and interpret information.
#4
Which of the following is NOT one of the basic tastes detected by the human tongue?
Spicy
ExplanationSpicy is a sensation caused by compounds, not a basic taste.
#5
Which theory of color vision suggests that there are three types of color receptors in the human eye, each sensitive to a different range of wavelengths?
Trichromatic theory
ExplanationThe idea that color vision is based on three primary colors.
#6
What is the term for the tendency to perceive a series of still images as continuous motion?
Stroboscopic effect
ExplanationPerceiving continuous motion from a series of discrete images.
#7
Which of the following is NOT a stage of information processing according to the Atkinson-Shiffrin model of memory?
Intermediate memory
ExplanationThe model includes sensory, short-term, and long-term memory.
#8
What is the term for the process by which existing memories are actively consolidated and strengthened?
Consolidation
ExplanationStrengthening and stabilizing existing memories.