#1
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing cognitive performance?
Social media usage
ExplanationSocial media usage does not directly influence cognitive performance.
#2
Which of the following factors is NOT associated with improved cognitive performance?
Chronic stress
ExplanationChronic stress is not associated with improved cognitive performance.
#3
Which of the following is NOT a strategy to enhance cognitive performance?
Multitasking
ExplanationMultitasking does not enhance cognitive performance.
#4
Which of the following factors has been shown to positively impact cognitive performance in children?
Regular physical activity
ExplanationRegular physical activity positively impacts children's cognitive performance.
#5
Which of the following is NOT a cognitive bias?
Placebo effect
ExplanationPlacebo effect is not a cognitive bias.
#6
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with attention and focus?
Norepinephrine
ExplanationNorepinephrine plays a primary role in attention and focus.
#7
Which type of memory is typically responsible for remembering a new phone number for a short period of time?
Short-term memory
ExplanationShort-term memory is responsible for temporary storage of information.
#8
Which of the following cognitive abilities tends to decline with age?
Processing speed
ExplanationProcessing speed often declines with aging.
#9
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where individuals perform better on tasks when they are being observed?
Observer expectancy effect
ExplanationObserver expectancy effect influences performance when observed.
#10
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Information Processing Model?
Long-term memory
ExplanationLong-term memory is not a component of the Information Processing Model.
#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
ExplanationCognitive flexibility involves adapting to new situations.
#12
What is the term used to describe the mental process of organizing information into meaningful units to aid memory?
Chunking
ExplanationChunking helps in organizing information for memory.
#13
Which neurotransmitter is associated with learning and memory?
Acetylcholine
ExplanationAcetylcholine is linked with learning and memory processes.
#14
Which of the following is NOT a component of emotional intelligence?
Rationalization
ExplanationRationalization is not a component of emotional intelligence.
#15
Which neurotransmitter is associated with feelings of pleasure and reward, as well as motivation?
Dopamine
ExplanationDopamine is linked with pleasure, reward, and motivation.