Cognitive Psychology

• What is the basic formula of behaviourism?

  Stimulus → Response → Consequence
• What does behaviourism focus on?

  It focuses on the effect of environmental stimuli on observable responses.
• How does behaviourism view cognitions?

  Behaviourism may accept cognitions exist but considers them unobservable and outside psychology's realm.
• According to behaviourism, how are behaviours determined?

  Behaviours are learnt and determined by the environment.
• What challenge does Kohler's insight learning present to behaviourism?

  It shows learning can occur without reinforcement.
• What is the main focus of cognitive psychology?

  The main focus is on the mind and thought processes.
• How does cognitive psychology differ from behaviourism in terms of stimulus and response?

  Cognitive psychology includes the mind's interpretation between stimulus and response.
• What role does attention play in cognitive psychology?

  Attention determines what we pay attention to and how much we can take in.
• How does perception function in cognitive psychology?

  Perception involves recognizing objects and matching them to memories.
• What are thought processes responsible for in cognitive psychology?

  Thought processes are responsible for making judgments and decisions.
• What limits cognitive processes according to the study material?

  Memory and attention are limits of cognitive processes.