Multiple Choice
In cognitive psychology, shallow processing of a word is encouraged when attention is focused on which aspect of the word?
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1. Introduction to Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
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Which of the following topics would a cognitive psychologist be most interested in studying?
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The effects of group dynamics on individual actions
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How people process, store, and retrieve information
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The influence of genetic inheritance on behavior
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The impact of neurotransmitters on mood disorders
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Understand the core focus of cognitive psychology, which is the study of mental processes such as perception, memory, thinking, and problem-solving.
Review each option and identify which one relates to mental processes rather than social, biological, or neurological factors.
Recognize that 'The effects of group dynamics on individual actions' pertains to social psychology, which studies how people interact in groups.
Note that 'The influence of genetic inheritance on behavior' is related to behavioral genetics, focusing on biological influences on behavior.
Identify that 'The impact of neurotransmitters on mood disorders' falls under biological psychology or neuropsychology, which examines brain chemistry and its effects on behavior.
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