Foundations of Cognitive Psychology Quiz

Explore key concepts in cognition with questions on memory, language, decision-making, and more. Challenge yourself with this cognitive psychology quiz!

#1

Which of the following is NOT a key concept in cognitive psychology?

Memory
Behaviorism
Perception
Language
#2

What is the main focus of cognitive psychology?

Exploring the unconscious mind
Studying observable behaviors
Understanding mental processes
Investigating physiological responses
#3

Which term refers to the mental process of retaining and recalling information over time?

Attention
Perception
Memory
Cognition
#4

Which psychologist proposed the concept of 'cognitive dissonance'?

Albert Bandura
Leon Festinger
Carl Rogers
B.F. Skinner
#5

Which type of memory is often associated with personal experiences and events?

Episodic memory
Semantic memory
Procedural memory
Implicit memory
#6

Who proposed the theory of multiple intelligences, suggesting that there are different types of intelligence?

Howard Gardner
Daniel Kahneman
Carol Dweck
Howard Bloom
#7

Who is considered the father of modern cognitive psychology?

B.F. Skinner
William James
Jean Piaget
Ulric Neisser
#8

Who proposed the stages of cognitive development in children?

Sigmund Freud
Albert Bandura
Jean Piaget
Lev Vygotsky
#9

What is the capacity of short-term memory, according to the classic research of George A. Miller?

5-7 items
10-12 items
Unlimited
2-3 items
#10

Which term describes the mental process of organizing and interpreting sensory information?

Attention
Perception
Memory
Cognition
#11

Who introduced the concept of 'schemas' in cognitive psychology?

John Watson
Ivan Pavlov
Jean Piaget
Noam Chomsky
#12

Which research method in cognitive psychology involves observing and recording behavior in naturally occurring situations without manipulation or control?

Experimental study
Case study
Naturalistic observation
Survey research
#13

Which area of the brain is primarily associated with language processing?

Frontal lobe
Occipital lobe
Temporal lobe
Parietal lobe
#14

What does the dual-process theory propose about decision-making?

It involves two separate processes: conscious and unconscious
It emphasizes the role of genetics in decision-making
It suggests decision-making is solely based on emotions
It argues that decision-making is always rational
#15

Who proposed the concept of 'functional fixedness' in problem-solving?

Karl Duncker
Jean Piaget
Noam Chomsky
Wolfgang Köhler
#16

Who is known for the concept of 'selective attention' and the 'cocktail party effect'?

Colin Cherry
Donald Broadbent
George Miller
Herbert Simon

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