Question 1

In comparison to behaviourist psychology, the cognitive perspective recognizes people as what type of learners?

Accepted Answer

A)  Active 
B)  Egocentric 
C)  Passive 
D)  Social 
A)  Active 
B)  Egocentric 
C)  Passive 
D)  Social

Question 2

Forgetting due to the serial-position effect can be reduced through the use of

Accepted Answer

A)  massed practice. 
B)  part learning. 
C)  relearning. 
D)  rote memorization. 
A)  massed practice. 
B)  part learning. 
C)  relearning. 
D)  rote memorization.

Question 3

Knowing specific facts or knowing how to do something is called verbal information or ________ knowledge.

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The answer of Knowing specific facts or knowing how to...

Question 4

The memory system that initially receives stimuli from the environment is the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The memory system that initially receives stimuli...

Question 5

Which one of the following behaviours is a defining attribute for the concept "bird"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Building nests 
B)  Eating insects 
C)  Growing feathers 
D)  Vocalizing its territorial boundaries 
A)  Building nests 
B)  Eating insects 
C)  Growing feathers 
D)  Vocalizing its territorial boundaries

Question 6

Propositional networks are defined most accurately as

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A)  a process by which verbal information reaches short-term memory. 
B)  a technique used to increase the capacity of short-term memory. 
C)  the organization of information according to its meaning. 
D)  the process by means of which information reaches the sensory register. 
A)  a process by which verbal information reaches short-term memory. 
B)  a technique used to increase the capacity of short-term memory. 
C)  the organization of information according to its meaning. 
D)  the process by means of which information reaches the sensory register.

Question 7

________ occurs when new information gets confused with old information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ occurs when new information gets confused...

Question 8

Maria has excellent study habits. She seems to know just what to review and how long to spend on each part of every course. Maria is applying what type of knowledge?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-regulatory knowledge 
B)  Declarative 
C)  Domain-specific 
D)  Procedural 
A)  Self-regulatory knowledge 
B)  Declarative 
C)  Domain-specific 
D)  Procedural

Question 9

For most cognitive psychologists, the primary difference between implicit and explicit memories is in the amount of information that can be stored in the different types of memories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Ms. Cicardo wants her students to remember the material they are covering in language arts. They will need the information in units of study throughout the year. To support their learning, she creates diagrams on chart paper and posts them on the wall for children to see. She provides a handout with printed instructions and explains the material as students look at their handouts. What is Ms. Cicardo using to help students learn and store the information and retrieve it later

Accepted Answer

A)  Generative learning 
B)  Dual coding 
C)  Elaboration 
D)  Reconstruction 
A)  Generative learning 
B)  Dual coding 
C)  Elaboration 
D)  Reconstruction

Question 11

Because memories are organized in propositional networks, recall of one bit of information often

Accepted Answer

A)  blocks the recall of other information. 
B)  leads to recall of another bit of information. 
C)  leads to the integration of organized patterns. 
D)  requires specific, external memory cues. 
A)  blocks the recall of other information. 
B)  leads to recall of another bit of information. 
C)  leads to the integration of organized patterns. 
D)  requires specific, external memory cues.

Question 12

The type of processing that involves identifying stimuli by analyzing their features is called ________ processing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The type of processing that involves identifying...

Question 13

The serial-position effect suggests that forgetting the middle of a list is more likely than forgetting the beginning or end of a list.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When we intentionally try to learn something new, we are involving what type of long-term memory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Crystallized memory 
B)  Episodic memory 
C)  Working memory 
D)  Explicit memory 
A)  Crystallized memory 
B)  Episodic memory 
C)  Working memory 
D)  Explicit memory

Question 15

Long-term memory holds information that is currently activated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Based on the serial-position effect, what group of letters of the alphabet should be the most difficult to remember for someone who is first learning the alphabet?

Accepted Answer

A)  ABC 
B)  MNO 
C)  XYZ 
D)  All of the above groups should be of equal difficulty. 
A)  ABC 
B)  MNO 
C)  XYZ 
D)  All of the above groups should be of equal difficulty.

Question 17

The greater difficulty of remembering items in the middle of a list, compared to beginning or ending items, is referred to as the ________ effect.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The greater difficulty of remembering items in...

Question 18

When you mention "dogs," both Bethany and Ashley would picture collies. In relation to the concept "dog," what would the image of a collie be?

Accepted Answer

A)  Algorithm 
B)  Attribute 
C)  Heuristic 
D)  Prototype 
A)  Algorithm 
B)  Attribute 
C)  Heuristic 
D)  Prototype

Question 19

Describe what is meant by the "cognitive perspective" and discuss how this perspective differs from behavioural orientations to learning.

Accepted Answer

The cognitive perspective is a philosoph

Question 20

The smallest unit of knowledge that can be judged true or false is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The smallest unit of knowledge that can...

In comparison to behaviourist psychology, the cognitive perspective recognizes people as what type of learners?

Forgetting due to the serial-position effect can be reduced through the use of

Knowing specific facts or knowing how to do something is called verbal information or ________ knowledge.

The memory system that initially receives stimuli from the environment is the ________.

Which one of the following behaviours is a defining attribute for the concept "bird"?

Propositional networks are defined most accurately as

________ occurs when new information gets confused with old information.

Maria has excellent study habits. She seems to know just what to review and how long to spend on each part of every course. Maria is applying what type of knowledge?

For most cognitive psychologists, the primary difference between implicit and explicit memories is in the amount of information that can be stored in the different types of memories.

Because memories are organized in propositional networks, recall of one bit of information often

The type of processing that involves identifying stimuli by analyzing their features is called ________ processing.

The serial-position effect suggests that forgetting the middle of a list is more likely than forgetting the beginning or end of a list.

When we intentionally try to learn something new, we are involving what type of long-term memory?

Long-term memory holds information that is currently activated.

Based on the serial-position effect, what group of letters of the alphabet should be the most difficult to remember for someone who is first learning the alphabet?

The greater difficulty of remembering items in the middle of a list, compared to beginning or ending items, is referred to as the ________ effect.

When you mention "dogs," both Bethany and Ashley would picture collies. In relation to the concept "dog," what would the image of a collie be?

Describe what is meant by the "cognitive perspective" and discuss how this perspective differs from behavioural orientations to learning.

The smallest unit of knowledge that can be judged true or false is called a ________.

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Exam 8: Cognitive Views of Learning

In comparison to behaviourist psychology, the cognitive perspective recognizes people as what type of learners?

Forgetting due to the serial-position effect can be reduced through the use of

Knowing specific facts or knowing how to do something is called verbal information or ________ knowledge.

The memory system that initially receives stimuli from the environment is the ________.

Which one of the following behaviours is a defining attribute for the concept "bird"?

Propositional networks are defined most accurately as

________ occurs when new information gets confused with old information.

Maria has excellent study habits. She seems to know just what to review and how long to spend on each part of every course. Maria is applying what type of knowledge?

For most cognitive psychologists, the primary difference between implicit and explicit memories is in the amount of information that can be stored in the different types of memories.

Because memories are organized in propositional networks, recall of one bit of information often

The type of processing that involves identifying stimuli by analyzing their features is called ________ processing.

The serial-position effect suggests that forgetting the middle of a list is more likely than forgetting the beginning or end of a list.

When we intentionally try to learn something new, we are involving what type of long-term memory?

Long-term memory holds information that is currently activated.

Based on the serial-position effect, what group of letters of the alphabet should be the most difficult to remember for someone who is first learning the alphabet?

The greater difficulty of remembering items in the middle of a list, compared to beginning or ending items, is referred to as the ________ effect.

When you mention "dogs," both Bethany and Ashley would picture collies. In relation to the concept "dog," what would the image of a collie be?

Describe what is meant by the "cognitive perspective" and discuss how this perspective differs from behavioural orientations to learning.

The smallest unit of knowledge that can be judged true or false is called a ________.

Learning, Teaching, and Educational Psychology

Cognitive Development

Self and Social and Moral Development

Learner Differences and Learning Needs

Language Development, Language Diversity, and Immigrant Education

Culture and Diversity

Behavioural Views of Learning

Complex Cognitive Processes

The Learning Sciences and Constructivism

Social Cognitive Views of Learning and Motivation

Motivation in Learning and Teaching

Creating Learning Environments

Teaching Every Student

Classroom Assessment, Grading, and Standardized Testing

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