Factors influencing cognitive performance Quiz

Explore key factors influencing cognitive performance in this quiz. Test your knowledge on memory, attention, and more in cognitive psychology.

#1

Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing cognitive performance?

Nutrition
Exercise
Age
Social media usage
#2

Which of the following factors is NOT associated with improved cognitive performance?

Regular exercise
Chronic stress
Adequate sleep
Mental stimulation
#3

Which of the following is NOT a strategy to enhance cognitive performance?

Mindfulness meditation
Multitasking
Brain training games
Learning a new language
#4

Which of the following factors has been shown to positively impact cognitive performance in children?

Excessive screen time
Regular physical activity
Irregular sleep patterns
High intake of sugary foods
#5

Which of the following is NOT a cognitive bias?

Confirmation bias
Placebo effect
Anchoring bias
Availability heuristic
#6

Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with attention and focus?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
Norepinephrine
#7

Which type of memory is typically responsible for remembering a new phone number for a short period of time?

Semantic memory
Episodic memory
Short-term memory
Long-term memory
#8

Which of the following cognitive abilities tends to decline with age?

Fluid intelligence
Crystallized intelligence
Working memory
Processing speed
#9

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where individuals perform better on tasks when they are being observed?

Hawthorne effect
Placebo effect
Confirmation bias
Observer expectancy effect
#10

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Information Processing Model?

Sensory memory
Long-term memory
Short-term memory
Working memory
#11

What is the term used to describe the ability to adapt one's thinking and cognitive strategies to unfamiliar tasks or situations?

Cognitive flexibility
Executive functioning
Metacognition
Cognitive reserve
#12

What is the term used to describe the mental process of organizing information into meaningful units to aid memory?

Encoding
Elaboration
Chunking
Consolidation
#13

Which neurotransmitter is associated with learning and memory?

Serotonin
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
Glutamate
#14

Which of the following is NOT a component of emotional intelligence?

Self-awareness
Empathy
Adaptability
Rationalization
#15

Which neurotransmitter is associated with feelings of pleasure and reward, as well as motivation?

Serotonin
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
GABA

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