1. What is cognitive psychology primarily concerned with?
- The study of visible behaviors
- The study of mental processes
- The study of emotions
- The study of cultural norms
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2. What is the main focus of perception in cognitive psychology?
- How we react emotionally
- How we interpret and organize sensory information
- How we communicate with others
- How we behave in groups
3. Which method is commonly used in cognitive psychology research?
- Introspection
- Observational studies
- Experiments
- Case studies
4. What is selective attention?
- Focusing on all stimuli equally
- Ignoring irrelevant stimuli to focus on a particular task
- Forgetting important information
- Randomly shifting focus
5. Which cognitive process is involved in problem-solving?
- Attention
- Reasoning
- Memory
- All of the above
6. What is the term for mental shortcuts used to make quick decisions?
- Algorithms
- Heuristics
- Biases
- Strategies
7. What role does working memory play in cognition?
- Long-term storage of memories
- Temporary storage and manipulation of information
- Emotional regulation
- Physical coordination
8. What is cognitive load theory?
- A theory about emotional stress
- A theory about the capacity of working memory
- A theory about sensory processing
- A theory about long-term memory
9. What is schema theory?
- The study of emotional responses
- A model of cultural development
- A theory of biological influences
- A framework for organizing and interpreting information
10. What is the main focus of decision-making in cognitive psychology?
- The influence of group opinions
- The evaluation of options and selecting a course of action
- The role of cultural norms
- The process of learning motor skills
11. What is the Stroop effect an example of?
- Emotional interference
- Cognitive interference
- Memory retention
- Sensory overload
12. How does cognitive psychology define learning?
- A process of acquiring physical skills
- Memorizing facts
- A change in knowledge or behavior due to experience
- Following instructions
13. What does the term "cognitive bias" refer to?
- A logical decision-making process
- A systematic error in thinking
- A temporary lapse in attention
- A physical reaction to stress
14. What is the primary focus of language processing in cognitive psychology?
- How language is stored and understood
- How language influences emotions
- How language impacts physical health
- How language develops socially
15. What does metacognition mean?
- Thinking about thinking
- Emotional awareness
- Sensory perception
- Cognitive interference
16. How does attention affect cognitive processing?
- It decreases efficiency
- It directs mental resources to relevant stimuli
- It leads to multitasking
- It reduces memory capacity
17. Which part of the brain is most associated with decision-making?
- Occipital lobe
- Prefrontal cortex
- Temporal lobe
- Parietal lobe
18. What is the role of cognitive psychology in artificial intelligence?
- Improving emotional responses
- Developing social norms
- Analyzing physical behaviors
- Modeling human thought processes
19. What is dual-process theory?
- A theory of sensory processing
- A theory that describes two systems of thinking
- A model of physical coordination
- A theory about memory consolidation
20. What is the purpose of cognitive-behavioral therapy?
- To address cognitive distortions and improve mental health
- To enhance memory retention
- To study group dynamics
- To explore cultural influences
21. What does "cognitive restructuring" involve?
- Identifying and changing negative thought patterns
- Enhancing sensory perception
- Developing physical coordination
- Simplifying communication
22. How does rehearsal improve memory?
- By strengthening neural connections
- By reducing cognitive load
- By eliminating distractions
- By increasing emotional attachment
23. What is episodic memory?
- Memory of general facts
- Memory of personal experiences
- Memory of motor skills
- Memory of sensory inputs
24. What is the role of the hippocampus in cognition?
- Regulating emotions
- Processing long-term memories
- Controlling motor skills
- Enhancing sensory perception
25. What is the function of cognitive maps?
- Representing spatial information
- Encoding emotions
- Organizing verbal information
- Enhancing auditory processing
26. What is the purpose of attention in learning?
- To manage cognitive load
- To ignore irrelevant stimuli
- To focus on relevant information
- All of the above
27. How does stress impact cognitive performance?
- It always enhances memory
- It can impair decision-making and memory
- It has no effect
- It simplifies learning
28. What does the term "cognitive load" refer to in cognitive psychology?
- The amount of information that can be processed by working memory
- The capacity of long-term memory
- The time taken to encode information
- The influence of emotions on memory recall
29. In cognitive psychology- what is "working memory" primarily responsible for?
- Storing long-term knowledge
- Temporary storage and manipulation of information
- Immediate recall of sensory information
- Encoding information into long-term memory
30. According to the Atkinson-Shiffrin model- which memory store holds sensory information for a very short period?
- Short-term memory
- Sensory memory
- Long-term memory
- Working memory