Which of the Following Is a Fundamental Assumption of Cognitive

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a fundamental assumption of cognitive psychology?

• A)humans have no features in common with primates
• B)the mind and brain are products of evolution
• C)déjà vu is a cornerstone of the psychological sciences
• D)both a and c

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Definitions:

Ultraviolet Light

A type of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light, but longer than X-rays.

Gamma Waves

A type of brain wave frequency associated with cognitive processing, memory, and learning.

Sensory Adaptation

The mechanism where sensory detectors decrease in sensitivity to unchanging stimuli as time progresses.

Priming

A psychological phenomenon in which exposure to one stimulus influences a response to a subsequent stimulus, without conscious guidance or intention.