cognitive psychology (PSYC208)

This is a completed study guide for the final exam. I took this course in Spring 2020, so some things may be different due to COVID-19. These answers were taken from my notes, powerpoint notes, and the textbook.

This document consists of notes from the second exam. These were taken from class and the powerpoint, so there is a very broad overview of everything. These notes are not as in depth as some due to COVID-19.

This document consists of notes for the first exam. As stated for other notes in this class, these are not as in depth as some due to dealing with COVID-19. These notes were taken based off lectures notes and class discussions

This chapter defines language and its role in cognitive psychology. It discusses how we perceive and understand words, sentences, text, stories, etc. Other topics included are: producing language, culture, cognition, and reading.

This chapter covers attention, differentiating between selective and divided attention. The models of selective attention are discussed, as well as other theories and overt vs. covert attention. Theories of divided attention are explained, as well as the physiological components of perception.

This introductory chapter answers the question: what is cognitive psychology? The history of cognitive psychology is also explained. Other topics covered in this chapter include: cognitive revolution, behaviorism, information processing, top-down and bottom-up processing.

Study guide covering chapters 1-4 of cognitive psychology: basics, cognition and the brain, perception, and attention

Memory is defined in this chapter, while also going in depth about short term and working memory. The modal model of memory is explained, along with sensory memory and the role of the brain within memory.

This chapter discusses different components of memory, including autobiographical memory, the reminiscent bump, flashbulb memories, and source monitoring. The constructive nature of memory, schema, and scripts are also included. Memory errors, such as the power of suggestion, false memories, and errors in eyewitness testimony are also explained.