BAPSY Cognitive Psychology and Processes 4

Question 1

In Kahneman and Tversky's prospect theory, losses are typically weighted how compared to equivalent gains?

Accepted Answer

More heavily

Answer

Prospect theory establishes loss aversion: losses loom larger than equivalent gains, typically by a factor of about 2:1.

Question 2

Neuroimaging studies consistently associate the hippocampus most strongly with which memory process?

Accepted Answer

Consolidation of new declarative memories

Answer

The hippocampus is critical for encoding and consolidating new explicit (declarative) memories, as evidenced by cases like H.M. following bilateral hippocampectomy.

Question 3

The Stroop effect demonstrates interference between which two cognitive processes?

Accepted Answer

Automatic word reading and controlled color naming

Answer

The Stroop task shows that automatic, overlearned word reading interferes with the more effortful, controlled process of naming ink color when they conflict.

Question 4

Spreading activation theory in semantic memory proposes that:

Accepted Answer

Activating one concept automatically activates related concepts in a network

Answer

Spreading activation theory posits that semantic concepts are nodes in a network, and activating one node sends activation to semantically linked nodes.

Question 5

Which problem-solving strategy guarantees finding the correct solution but is computationally expensive?

Accepted Answer

Algorithm

Answer

An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure that, when followed correctly, guarantees the correct solution, unlike heuristics which are shortcuts that may not always succeed.

BAPSY - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Practice Test

BAPSY - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Practice Test

BAPSY Cognitive Psychology and Processes 4