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What is the primary focus of cognitive psychology?
Cognitive psychology studies mental processes such as perception, memory, thinking, and
problem-solving.
How does classical conditioning differ from operant conditioning?
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What is the primary focus of cognitive psychology?
✔✔ Cognitive psychology studies mental processes such as perception, memory, thinking, and
problem-solving.
How does classical conditioning differ from operant conditioning?
✔✔ Classical conditioning involves learning through association between stimuli, while operant
conditioning involves learning through consequences such as rewards and punishments.
What is the main idea behind Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
✔✔ Maslow's hierarchy of needs proposes that human motivation is based on a hierarchy of
needs, starting with physiological needs and progressing to self-actualization.
What does the term "self-fulfilling prophecy" refer to in psychology?
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, ✔✔ A self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when a belief or expectation about a person leads to
actions that cause that belief to come true.
How does the concept of cognitive dissonance explain changes in attitudes?
✔✔ Cognitive dissonance theory suggests that when people experience conflicting beliefs or
behaviors, they are motivated to reduce discomfort by changing their attitudes or beliefs.
What role does the prefrontal cortex play in decision-making?
✔✔ The prefrontal cortex is involved in higher-order functions such as planning, reasoning, and
decision-making.
What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?
✔✔ Intrinsic motivation is driven by internal rewards and personal satisfaction, while extrinsic
motivation is driven by external rewards or pressures.
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