Perception and Cognitive Processes Quiz

Test your knowledge on perception, memory, & cognitive biases. Explore key concepts in cognitive psychology with this quiz.

#1

Which process involves organizing sensory information into meaningful patterns?

Sensation
Perception
Cognition
Memory consolidation
#2

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

Gestalt principle
Sensation
Cognition
Perception
#3

What term describes the ability to perceive the distance of objects and the spatial relationship between objects?

Depth perception
Top-down processing
Pareidolia
Perceptual set
#4

What term describes the process of maintaining information in memory over time?

Encoding
Retrieval
Storage
Maintenance rehearsal
#5

What is the term for the process by which sensory information is selected, organized, and interpreted?

Sensation
Perception
Cognition
Memory consolidation
#6

Which theory suggests that people tend to organize visual elements into groups or unified wholes when certain principles are applied?

Depth perception theory
Perceptual constancy theory
Gestalt psychology
Bottom-up processing theory
#7

What is the term for the tendency to perceive meaningful images in meaningless visual stimuli?

Gestalt principle
Pareidolia
Depth perception
Top-down processing
#8

In the context of memory, what does the term 'encoding' refer to?

The process of recalling stored information
The process of transforming sensory input into a form that can be stored in memory
The process of forgetting irrelevant information
The process of recognizing stored information
#9

Which theory proposes that people tend to perceive objects as groups if they appear to be moving in the same direction and at the same rate?

Gestalt principle
Depth perception
Common fate theory
Perceptual constancy
#10

Which cognitive process involves actively applying previously acquired information to current situations?

Memory consolidation
Executive functioning
Problem-solving
Sensation
#11

Which term describes the tendency to focus on one particular aspect of a situation while ignoring others?

Confirmation bias
Selective attention
Perceptual set
Cognitive dissonance
#12

Which cognitive bias involves interpreting new information in a way that confirms existing beliefs or theories?

Confirmation bias
Availability heuristic
Anchoring bias
Representativeness heuristic
#13

What is the name for the tendency to rely on preexisting knowledge and expectations to perceive stimuli?

Bottom-up processing
Perceptual set
Confirmation bias
Schema theory
#14

According to the levels-of-processing model, which type of processing leads to better retention?

Shallow processing
Deep processing
Semantic processing
Phonemic processing

Sign In to view more questions.

Sign InSign Up

Quiz Questions with Answers

Forget wasting time on incorrect answers. We deliver the straight-up correct options, along with clear explanations that solidify your understanding.

Test Your Knowledge

Craft your ideal quiz experience by specifying the number of questions and the difficulty level you desire. Dive in and test your knowledge - we have the perfect quiz waiting for you!

Similar Quizzes

Other Quizzes to Explore