Cognitive Psychology

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Cognitive Psychology

Understanding the Gestalt Principles: Perception as an Active Process.

gestalt an organized whole perceived as more than sum of its parts Gestalt is a German word which means “shape” or “form”. In psychology, the term Gestalt...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Cognitive Psychology

Understanding the Basics of Hearing: Anatomy and Function of the Ear

Hearing Sound waves vary in amplitude(loudness), wavelength (pitch), and purity(timbre), which influence perceptions; the receptors for hearing are tiny hair cells that line the basilar membrane tat...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Cognitive Psychology

Heuristic problem-solving: Using practical methods and intuition to find effective solutions.

Heuristic a simple thinking strategy that often allows us to make judgments and solve problems efficiently; usually speedier but also more error-‐prone than algorithms. Heuristic is a...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Cognitive Psychology

Understanding Heuristics: How Mental Shortcuts Influence Decision Making

Heuristics short cut strategy (rule of thumb) Heuristics refer to mental shortcuts or strategies that individuals use to solve problems or make decisions quickly. It is a...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Cognitive Psychology

Understanding the Vital Role of the Hippocampus in Memory Formation and Spatial Navigation

Hippocampus a neural center located in the limbic system; helps process explicit (conscious) memories-of facts and events- for storage The hippocampus is a small, seahorse-shaped structure located...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Cognitive Psychology

Understanding Signal Detection Theory: Hits, False Alarms, and Correct Negatives

HitsFalse alarmscorrect negatives Answers for catch/noise trialsThere was a signalThere was no signal but you thought there wasThere was no signal and you knew that Hits, false...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Cognitive Psychology

Contributions of Henry Molaison to the Understanding of Memory Processes and Brain Functioning

How did HM contribute to understanding memory? Shows that there is short term and long term memory storage. Informs us that short term memories need to be...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Cognitive Psychology

Unlocking the Power of Procedural Memory: How it Helps Us Master Physical Activities

I can play soccer. This is a _____________ memory. Procedural This is an example of procedural memory. Procedural memory is responsible for helping us perform different activities...