Cognitive Psychologists and Other Researchers in Cognition, Such as Computer

question 127

Multiple Choice

Cognitive psychologists and other researchers in cognition, such as computer scientists and linguists, form the broader field of

• A)biopsychology.
• B)learning theory.
• C)cognitive science.
• D)positive psychology.

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Definitions:

Applied Research

Research aimed at solving practical problems rather than acquiring knowledge for knowledge's sake.

Introspection

The examination of one’s own conscious thoughts and feelings, often used in psychological research to explore mental states.

Structuralism

An early approach in psychology that analyzed the structure of the mind by breaking down mental processes into their most basic components.

Basic Research

Fundamental scientific research aimed at increasing knowledge and understanding of the fundamental aspects of phenomena without specific applications in mind.