Cognitive Psychology MCQs 30 Questions Online Test

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  • 1. Who is considered the father of cognitive psychology?

    • a) Sigmund Freud
    • b) Ulric Neisser
    • c) Jean Piaget
    • d) B.F. Skinner
  • 2. What does the term “schema” refer to in cognitive psychology?

    • a) A mental framework for organizing knowledge
    • b) A behavioral response pattern
    • c) A sensory input mechanism
    • d) A neural pathway
  • 3. Which process is responsible for transforming sensory input into a meaningful experience?

    • a) Encoding
    • b) Retrieval
    • c) Perception
    • d) Reasoning
  • 4. What does “working memory” refer to?

    • a) Long-term memory storage
    • b) Temporary storage and manipulation of information
    • c) Unconscious memory storage
    • d) Emotional regulation
  • 5. What is the primary role of the hippocampus in cognition?

    • a) Regulating emotions
    • b) Encoding and retrieving memories
    • c) Processing visual information
    • d) Coordinating motor functions
  • 6. What is the Stroop effect an example of?

    • a) Visual perception
    • b) Cognitive interference
    • c) Emotional regulation
    • d) Multitasking
  • 7. Which of the following is an example of procedural memory?

    • a) Remembering your last birthday
    • b) Knowing how to ride a bicycle
    • c) Recalling the capital of a country
    • d) Recognizing a familiar face
  • 8. What does “selective attention” enable an individual to do?

    • a) Focus on a specific stimulus while ignoring irrelevant information
    • b) Recall long-term memories with accuracy
    • c) Process multiple stimuli simultaneously
    • d) Perform tasks automatically
  • 9. What is the role of executive functions in cognition?

    • a) Storing long-term memories
    • b) Managing goal-directed behaviors and decision-making
    • c) Enhancing emotional regulation
    • d) Encoding sensory information
  • 10. What does the “availability heuristic” refer to?

    • a) Using personal experiences to form judgments
    • b) Relying on easily recalled information to make decisions
    • c) Preferring familiar options over novel ones
    • d) Ignoring probabilities in decision-making
  • 11. What does “cognitive dissonance” describe?

    • a) A conflict between beliefs and behaviors
    • b) A harmonious state of mind
    • c) A memory retrieval error
    • d) An unconscious emotional response
  • 12. What is the primary function of episodic memory?

    • a) Storing facts and general knowledge
    • b) Retaining skills and procedures
    • c) Recalling specific events and experiences
    • d) Organizing sensory inputs
  • 13. What is retroactive interference in memory?

    • a) Older memories disrupting new learning
    • b) New information disrupting the recall of old memories
    • c) Difficulty retrieving memories due to lack of cues
    • d) Forgetting information over time
  • 14. Which brain region is associated with processing visual information?

    • a) Hippocampus
    • b) Prefrontal cortex
    • c) Occipital lobe
    • d) Temporal lobe
  • 15. What does the term “heuristics” refer to in problem-solving?

    • a) Exact algorithms for solving problems
    • b) Mental shortcuts for decision-making
    • c) Errors in logical reasoning
    • d) A process of trial and error
  • 16. Which cognitive process involves identifying relationships between ideas?

    • a) Perception
    • b) Reasoning
    • c) Encoding
    • d) Chunking
  • 17. What does the term “framing effect” describe in decision-making?

    • a) The impact of how information is presented
    • b) A mental shortcut for problem-solving
    • c) A mismatch between beliefs and actions
    • d) The ability to focus attention on a task
  • 18. What is the role of long-term memory?

    • a) Temporary storage of sensory information
    • b) Retaining information over an extended period
    • c) Processing emotions
    • d) Encoding visual stimuli
  • 19. Which type of learning occurs through observation?

    • a) Operant conditioning
    • b) Classical conditioning
    • c) Observational learning
    • d) Experiential learning
  • 20. What does “cognitive load” refer to?

    • a) The ability to multitask effectively
    • b) The mental effort required to process information
    • c) The capacity of long-term memory
    • d) The impact of emotions on memory
  • 21. What is the dual-process theory in cognitive psychology?

    • a) The distinction between automatic and controlled processing
    • b) The relationship between memory and perception
    • c) The mechanisms of selective attention
    • d) The interaction between sensory and motor systems
  • 22. What is the term for mental flexibility in problem-solving?

    • a) Mental set
    • b) Cognitive rigidity
    • c) Fluid intelligence
    • d) Creativity
  • 23. Which memory system has the shortest duration?

    • a) Long-term memory
    • b) Working memory
    • c) Sensory memory
    • d) Procedural memory
  • 24. What does “chunking” help with in memory?

    • a) Enhancing working memory capacity
    • b) Reducing interference in recall
    • c) Encoding sensory inputs
    • d) Forgetting irrelevant information
  • 25. What is the term for knowledge about one's own cognitive processes?

    • a) Metacognition
    • b) Schema
    • c) Procedural knowledge
    • d) Declarative memory
  • 26. What does “priming” influence in cognitive processes?

    • a) Recall of past experiences
    • b) Perception and response to stimuli
    • c) Emotional regulation
    • d) Decision-making strategies
  • 27. Which cognitive bias describes the tendency to seek information that confirms existing beliefs?

    • a) Availability bias
    • b) Confirmation bias
    • c) Anchoring bias
    • d) Framing bias
  • 28. What is an example of declarative memory?

    • a) Knowing how to play the piano
    • b) Remembering the date of an important event
    • c) Recognizing a familiar face
    • d) Performing a habitual task
  • 29. Which psychological principle explains why multitasking reduces performance?

    • a) Cognitive dissonance
    • b) Limited capacity of working memory
    • c) Emotional overload
    • d) Perceptual interference
  • 30. What is the role of the occipital lobe in cognition?

    • a) Processing visual information
    • b) Managing attention and focus
    • c) Encoding emotional memories
    • d) Regulating sensory input

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