observing - observational or correlational study, no manipulation of IV
manipulating - manipulation of the IV, causal relationships correct answers what is the difference
between observing inputs and manipulating inputs in experimental design?
precise and biased correct answers A group of measurements for which there is low levels of
random error but high levels of systematic error is:
Random errors are when the same quantity is measured and inconsistent values are obtained
correct answers what are random errors?
Repeat measurements being consistently too high or low, possibly the result of an incorrectly
zeroed balance, making all repeats incorrect by the same amount
harder to detect correct answers what are systematic errors?
inverse relationship correct answers what is the type of relationship between speed and
accuracy?
imprecise and unbiased correct answers a group of measurements for which there is high levels
of random error but low levels of systematic error is:
computer correct answers what is the most popular metaphor of the mind?
look at/manipulate what goes in and what comes out correct answers how can we scientifically
investigate the mind if it is an impenetrable "black box"?
how do we measure the mind without going inside? correct answers clarify the meaning of
"indirect measures of mind"
, speed correct answers What does reaction time measure?
no correct answers is introspection a scientific tool?
ease of learning, recall performance, recognition performance, order of items in recall,
categorical judgements, priming, multi-tasking vs. single task performance correct answers in
addition to reaction time and accuracy, give examples of behavioral measures used to make
inferences about the mind.
modules passed on genetically, things grouped together and cannot be turned off. correct answers
in the computer model of semantic memory, what are the connections in the model based on?
what is spreading activation in the model?
neuroscience correct answers which field locates where in the brain various perceptual and
cognitive functions are performed?
1. genetically determined
2. computationally autonomous/encapsulated
3. obligatory and fast firing
4. characteristic ontogeny
5. with a distinct, fixed neural region of the brain for all members of the species correct answers
what are the 5 properties of modules?
suffers agrammatism
speech difficult
know what they want to say but can't get it out
comprehension typically intact correct answers broca's aphasiacs presents with what symptoms?
grammar normal but speech makes little sense