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Cognitive Psychology and Education

Description: This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of Cognitive Psychology and its applications in Education.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a stage of the information-processing model of memory?

  1. Encoding

  2. Storage

  3. Retrieval

  4. Decay


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The information-processing model of memory consists of three main stages: encoding, storage, and retrieval. Decay is not a stage in this model.

What is the term for the mental process of organizing and interpreting sensory information?

  1. Attention

  2. Perception

  3. Cognition

  4. Memory


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Perception is the mental process of organizing and interpreting sensory information.

Which of the following is NOT a type of long-term memory?

  1. Episodic memory

  2. Semantic memory

  3. Procedural memory

  4. Working memory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Working memory is a temporary store of information that is currently being processed. Episodic memory, semantic memory, and procedural memory are all types of long-term memory.

What is the term for the process of forgetting information over time?

  1. Encoding failure

  2. Storage failure

  3. Retrieval failure

  4. Decay


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Decay is the process of forgetting information over time.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences attention?

  1. Salience

  2. Novelty

  3. Personal relevance

  4. Task difficulty


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Task difficulty is not a factor that influences attention. Salience, novelty, and personal relevance are all factors that can capture attention.

What is the term for the mental process of actively maintaining information in memory?

  1. Encoding

  2. Storage

  3. Retrieval

  4. Rehearsal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rehearsal is the mental process of actively maintaining information in memory.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for improving memory?

  1. Repetition

  2. Organization

  3. Elaboration

  4. Imagery


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Repetition is not a strategy for improving memory. Organization, elaboration, and imagery are all effective strategies for improving memory.

What is the term for the mental process of retrieving information from memory?

  1. Encoding

  2. Storage

  3. Retrieval

  4. Rehearsal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Retrieval is the mental process of retrieving information from memory.

Which of the following is NOT a type of memory error?

  1. Misattribution

  2. False memory

  3. Suggestibility

  4. Encoding failure


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Encoding failure is not a type of memory error. Misattribution, false memory, and suggestibility are all types of memory errors.

What is the term for the mental process of combining new information with existing knowledge?

  1. Assimilation

  2. Accommodation

  3. Schema

  4. Cognitive dissonance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Assimilation is the mental process of combining new information with existing knowledge.

Which of the following is NOT a type of cognitive bias?

  1. Confirmation bias

  2. Hindsight bias

  3. Framing effect

  4. Availability heuristic


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Framing effect is not a type of cognitive bias. Confirmation bias, hindsight bias, and availability heuristic are all types of cognitive biases.

What is the term for the mental process of making judgments and decisions?

  1. Reasoning

  2. Problem solving

  3. Decision making

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reasoning, problem solving, and decision making are all mental processes involved in making judgments and decisions.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences decision making?

  1. Emotions

  2. Values

  3. Cognitive biases

  4. Rationality


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rationality is not a factor that influences decision making. Emotions, values, and cognitive biases can all influence decision making.

What is the term for the mental process of generating new ideas and solutions?

  1. Creativity

  2. Innovation

  3. Problem solving

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Creativity, innovation, and problem solving are all mental processes involved in generating new ideas and solutions.

Which of the following is NOT a type of learning?

  1. Classical conditioning

  2. Operant conditioning

  3. Observational learning

  4. Cognitive learning


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cognitive learning is not a type of learning. Classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning are all types of learning.

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