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psyc221 cognitive psychology

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CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION TO COG. PSYCH
Name the 6 ways memory is used,
Define the mind,
Name 3 mental functions the mind ...
93  cards
CHAPTER 3 - PERCEPTION
Define sensation,
For visual input what body part i...,
Name the photoreceptors of the eye
87  cards
CHAPTER 4 - ATTENTION
What is attention,
What is selective attention,
What is a distraction
94  cards
CHAPTER 5- SHORT TERM MEMORY
Define memory,
What is another definition of memory,
Which memory is associated with p...
75  cards
CHAPTER 6 +7 LONG TERM MEMORY
What is division,
Why does distinguishing between m...,
What are the 3 main mechanisms us...
163  cards
CHAPTER 9 CONCEPTUAL KNOWLEDGE
What is conceptual knowledge,
What is a concept 1,
What is a concept 2
95  cards
CHAPTER 8 - EVERYDAY MEMORY AND MEMORY ERRORS
What is the basic property of memory,
What makes up a memory,
What is an autobiographical memory
97  cards
CHAPTER11 - LANGUAGE
Define language,
Do humans or animals have a wide ...,
Animals use language on for what ...
135  cards
CHAPTER 2 COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE
What is cognitive neuroscience,
Describe the levels of analysis term,
Looking at the processes behind b...
105  cards
CHAPTER 13 JUDGMENTS, DECISIONS, REASONING
Define judgement,
Define reasoning,
Define a decision
114  cards
CHAPTER 12 - PROBLEM SOLVING AND CREATIVITY
Define a problem,
Define a problem how a psychologi...,
According to the gestalt psycholo...
112  cards

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