Two of the Many Mental Processes Studied by Cognitive Psychologists

question 44

Essay

Two of the many mental processes studied by cognitive psychologists are _____ and _____.

Grasp the interdisciplinary nature of neuroscience and its importance in psychology.

Understand the distinctions between prejudice, discrimination, scapegoating, and authoritarianism.

Grasp the social constructions of race and ethnicity and their implications.

Recognize how beliefs about racial and ethnic groups can influence societal attitudes and individual behavior.

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Definitions:

Three-strip Technicolor

A pioneering color film process used from the 1930s to the 1950s that utilized three separate strips of film to capture red, green, and blue color components.

Production Conundrums

Challenges, dilemmas, or complicated problems that arise during the film production process, encompassing technical, logistical, and creative aspects.

Blackface

A racially insensitive practice where performers darken their skin to imitate and stereotype African Americans, historically common in minstrel shows and other forms of entertainment.

Vaudevillian Performance

A type of entertainment popular in the early 20th century, consisting of a mixture of specialty acts such as burlesque comedy, song, and dance.