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Donder
Measured reaction time for decision-making.
Wundt
Pioneer of structuralism and analytic introspection.
Ebbinghaus
Studied forgetting using the savings technique.
James
Focused on the observation of the mind.
Watson
Conducted the Little Albert experiment.
Skinner
Introduced the concept of positive reinforcement.
Newell and Simon
Developed AI models in cognitive psychology.
Cherry's experiment
Studied selective attention using the biofilter model.
Neisser
Coined 'cognitive psychology' and published foundational work.
Atkinson and Shiffrin
Proposed the multi-store model of memory.
Sensory memory
Holds information for seconds.
Short-term memory
Stores information for 15-20 seconds.
Long-term memory
Retains information from minutes to lifetime.
Tulving
Identified episodic, semantic, and procedural memory.
Episodic memory
Memory for personal life events.
Semantic memory
Memory for factual information.
,Procedural memory
Memory for skills and actions.
Broadbent
Developed theories on attention and information processing.
Colin Cherry
Focused on attention in auditory messages.
Biofilter model
Explains how attention filters sensory information.
Cognitive psychology
Study of mental processes and behavior.
Behaviorism
Focus on observable behavior, ignoring mental processes.
Transition to cognitive psychology
Shifted focus from behaviorism to mental processes.
Continuous Development
Gradual change improving existing skills over time.
Discontinuous Development
Development occurs in distinct stages.
Nature vs Nurture
Interaction of genetics and environment in development.
Normative Approach
Defines what is considered normal development.
Babbling
Babies typically babble by 6 months old.
Walking and First Words
Most babies walk and speak first words by 12 months.
Piaget
Theorist known for stages of cognitive development.
Vygotsky
Emphasized social development in early learning.
Baillargeon
Research on infants' understanding of object properties.
Chomsky
Proposed innate capability for language acquisition.
Developmental Psychology
Study of changes throughout the human lifespan.
Crystallized Intelligence
Accumulated knowledge and skills over a lifetime.
Neurons
Cells that create and transport information in the brain.
Principle of Neural Representation
Nervous system represents experiences and knowledge.
Hubel and Wiesel
Discovered feature detectors in the visual cortex.
Experience-dependent Plasticity
Brain structure changes based on individual experiences.
, Blakemore and Cooper
Studied perception determined by neural activity.
Gross
Identified neurons in the temporal lobe for complex stimuli.
Hierarchical Processing
Information processed from low-level to high-level brain areas.
Localization of Function
Specific brain areas are responsible for specific functions.
Cortical Equipotentiality
Brain operates as a whole, not by specific areas.
Prosopagnosia
Inability to recognize faces due to brain damage.
Broca's Aphasia
Frontal lobe damage causing slow, laborious speech.
Wernicke's Aphasia
Temporal lobe damage affecting grammar and language comprehension.
Functional Connectivity
Correlation between neurons in different brain areas.
Sensory Coding
Neural firing represents various characteristics of the environment.
Population coding
Firing of a large number of neurons.
Sparse coding
Activation of a small area of neurons.
Default mode network
Active when not engaged in a task.
Imageless Thought debate
Discussion on existence of thought without imagery.
Paired Associate Learning
Learning through pairs of associated words.
Conceptual Peg Hypothesis
Images created for words to attach to.
Mental Chronometry
Time required to perform a cognitive task.
Mental Scanning
Creating and scanning mental images.
Epiphenomenon
Secondary effect not part of the main process.
Propositional representations
Abstract symbols representing relationships.
Depictive representations
Images reflecting parts of an object.
Topographical map
Visual stimuli create specific activity in cortex.
Neurological case studies
Research on brain function through patient observations.
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designed to help students review important concepts, strengthen understanding, and improve
overall exam performance.
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solutions, carefully organized to reflect commonly tested topics and real exam standards. Each
solution includes clear explanations to help simplify difficult concepts, reinforce learning, and
improve problem-solving skills.
The guide is structured in an easy-to-follow format that supports both early preparation and last-
minute revision, making studying more efficient and less stressful.
🔥 Key Highlights
✔ Accurate exam questions covering essential topics
✔ Correct detailed solutions with clear explanations
✔ Focused review of frequently tested concepts
✔ Simple and organized structure for fast revision
✔ Latest updated version for reliable exam preparation
🚀 Why Students Prefer This Guide
• Helps improve understanding of key concepts
• Supports efficient and effective revision
• Strengthens confidence before exams
• Provides realistic exam-style practice
• Helps identify and improve weak areas
,🎯 Perfect For
• Final exam preparation
• Midterm and course revision
• Last-minute study sessions
• Practicing exam-style questions
• Improving overall academic performance
📚 A trusted and practical study resource designed to help students prepare smarter, stay
confident, and achieve exam success.
Donder
Measured reaction time for decision-making.
Wundt
Pioneer of structuralism and analytic introspection.
Ebbinghaus
Studied forgetting using the savings technique.
James
Focused on the observation of the mind.
Watson
Conducted the Little Albert experiment.
Skinner
Introduced the concept of positive reinforcement.
Newell and Simon
Developed AI models in cognitive psychology.
Cherry's experiment
Studied selective attention using the biofilter model.
Neisser
Coined 'cognitive psychology' and published foundational work.
Atkinson and Shiffrin
Proposed the multi-store model of memory.
Sensory memory
Holds information for seconds.
Short-term memory
Stores information for 15-20 seconds.
Long-term memory
Retains information from minutes to lifetime.
Tulving
Identified episodic, semantic, and procedural memory.
Episodic memory
Memory for personal life events.
Semantic memory
Memory for factual information.
,Procedural memory
Memory for skills and actions.
Broadbent
Developed theories on attention and information processing.
Colin Cherry
Focused on attention in auditory messages.
Biofilter model
Explains how attention filters sensory information.
Cognitive psychology
Study of mental processes and behavior.
Behaviorism
Focus on observable behavior, ignoring mental processes.
Transition to cognitive psychology
Shifted focus from behaviorism to mental processes.
Continuous Development
Gradual change improving existing skills over time.
Discontinuous Development
Development occurs in distinct stages.
Nature vs Nurture
Interaction of genetics and environment in development.
Normative Approach
Defines what is considered normal development.
Babbling
Babies typically babble by 6 months old.
Walking and First Words
Most babies walk and speak first words by 12 months.
Piaget
Theorist known for stages of cognitive development.
Vygotsky
Emphasized social development in early learning.
Baillargeon
Research on infants' understanding of object properties.
Chomsky
Proposed innate capability for language acquisition.
Developmental Psychology
Study of changes throughout the human lifespan.
Crystallized Intelligence
Accumulated knowledge and skills over a lifetime.
Neurons
Cells that create and transport information in the brain.
Principle of Neural Representation
Nervous system represents experiences and knowledge.
Hubel and Wiesel
Discovered feature detectors in the visual cortex.
Experience-dependent Plasticity
Brain structure changes based on individual experiences.
, Blakemore and Cooper
Studied perception determined by neural activity.
Gross
Identified neurons in the temporal lobe for complex stimuli.
Hierarchical Processing
Information processed from low-level to high-level brain areas.
Localization of Function
Specific brain areas are responsible for specific functions.
Cortical Equipotentiality
Brain operates as a whole, not by specific areas.
Prosopagnosia
Inability to recognize faces due to brain damage.
Broca's Aphasia
Frontal lobe damage causing slow, laborious speech.
Wernicke's Aphasia
Temporal lobe damage affecting grammar and language comprehension.
Functional Connectivity
Correlation between neurons in different brain areas.
Sensory Coding
Neural firing represents various characteristics of the environment.
Population coding
Firing of a large number of neurons.
Sparse coding
Activation of a small area of neurons.
Default mode network
Active when not engaged in a task.
Imageless Thought debate
Discussion on existence of thought without imagery.
Paired Associate Learning
Learning through pairs of associated words.
Conceptual Peg Hypothesis
Images created for words to attach to.
Mental Chronometry
Time required to perform a cognitive task.
Mental Scanning
Creating and scanning mental images.
Epiphenomenon
Secondary effect not part of the main process.
Propositional representations
Abstract symbols representing relationships.
Depictive representations
Images reflecting parts of an object.
Topographical map
Visual stimuli create specific activity in cortex.
Neurological case studies
Research on brain function through patient observations.
