Cognitive Psychology

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Cognitive Psychology

Understanding Explicit Memory: Types, Functions, and Techniques to Improve Retrieval

explicit memory memory that can be described verbally and of which a person is therefore aware Explicit memory, also known as declarative memory, involves the conscious recollection...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Cognitive Psychology

Understanding Fixation: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options for this Psychological Defense Mechanism.

Fixation the inability to see a problem from a new perspective; an impediment to problem solving Fixation is a psychological defense mechanism that involves getting stuck in...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Cognitive Psychology

How Flashbulb Memory Works: Understanding the Formation and Accuracy of Emotionally Charged Memories

flashbulb memory clear memory of an emotionally significant moment or event Flashbulb memory refers to a type of vivid, detailed and emotionally charged memory associated with an...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Cognitive Psychology

Unlocking the Brain’s Mysteries: A Guide to Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) and its Applications in Neuroscience Research.

FMRI See how multitasking distracts the brain Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) is a non-invasive imaging technique that allows researchers to visualize the activity of the brain...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Cognitive Psychology

How Sensory Memory is Encoded for Short-Term Memory Retention: Understanding the Role of Attention and Acoustic Encoding

For information to travel from sensory memory to short term memory, it must first be ___ and then encoded primarily into ___ form selectively attended to; auditory...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Cognitive Psychology

Unlocking the Central Vision: Understanding the Importance of Fovea for Visual Acuity and Color Vision

fovea (yellow spot) part of re, area consisting of a small depression in the retina containing cones and where vision is most acute The fovea is a...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Cognitive Psychology

Overcoming Functional Fixedness: Strategies for Effective Problem-Solving

Functional Fixedness the tendency to think of things only in terms of their usual functions; an impediment to problem solving Functional fixedness is a cognitive bias that...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Cognitive Psychology

Discover Ganglia – The Scalable and Easy-to-Use, Real-Time Monitoring System for High-Performance Computing Systems

Ganglia Collection of neuron cell bodies found outside the CNS Ganglia is a scalable, distributed monitoring system for high-performance computing systems like clusters and grids. It is...