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