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Cognitive Psychology
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CHAPTER 7 Visual Images
1. Paivio’s Dual Coding Theory provided imagery potential (how easy it is to form an image) and
association value (how many associates can be generated in one minute). Which of the following
statements is true?
a. Association value is a better predictor of learning than imagery potential
b. Imagery potential and association value are equal in predicting learning
c. Imagery potential is a better predictor of learning than imagery potential
d. None of the above
CORRECT ANSWER: C
2. In a study having to do with scanning visual images, evidence was provided that images were spatial
representations that had the same properties as real pictures. Which of the following statement(s) are
true?
a. The study demonstrated that subjects used the same operators to preform scanning tasks on
both real and imagined stimuli
b. Subjects memorized locations of 7 items on a map
c. For real pictures, the scanning time is a linear function of real distance
d. All of the above are true
CORRECT ANSWER: D
3. In the mental rotation experiment, which of the following is correct?
a. Location of pulleys had a great affect on the evaluation of the static statements
b. Location of pulleys did not affect reaction times
c. Students evaluated static and kinematic statements about a diagram
d. None of the above are true
CORRECT ANSWER: C

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4. Different areas of the brain are active during what type of imagery vs mental arithmetic or memory
scanning task?
a. auditory
b. visual
c. olfactory
d. tactile
CORRECT ANSWER: B
5. One of the limitations of images is reality monitoring. People who have good imagery abilities have
trouble distinguishing between seeing and imagining. Which of the following is a possible cue?
a. cognitive operations
b. contextual information
c. sensory information
d. all of the above
CORRECT ANSWER: D
CHAPTER 8 Categorization
1. What is a benefit of forming concepts in categorization?
a. Manipulation
b. Allows decisions regarding inappropriate actions
c. Enables structures of learning
d. Reduces complexity of the environment
CORRECT ANSWER: D
2. In the Hierarchical Arrangement of Categories, the highest level of the hierarchy is called:
a. basic level
b. superordinate categories
c. subordinate categories
d. none of the above
CORRECT ANSWER: B

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Cognitive Psychology Review Questions CHAPTER 7 – Visual Images 1. Paivio’s Dual Coding Theory provided imagery potential (how easy it is to form an image) and association value (how many associates can be generated in one minute). Which of the following statements is true? a. Association value is a better predictor of learning than imagery potential b. Imagery potential and association value are equal in predicting learning c. Imagery potential is a better predictor of learning than imagery potential d. None of the above CORRECT ANSWER: C 2. In a study having to do with scanning visual images, evidence was provided that images were spatial representations that had the same properties as real pictures. Which of the following statement(s) are true? a. The study demonstrated that subjects used the same operators to preform scanning tasks on both real and imagined stimuli b. Subjects memorized locations of 7 items on a map c. For real pictures, the scanning time is a linear function of real distance d. All of the above are true CORRECT ANSWER: D 3. In the mental rotation experiment, which of the following is correct? a. Location of pulleys had a great affect on the evaluation of ...
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