Both the Structuralists and the Cognitive Psychologists Investigated the Conscious

question 151

Multiple Choice

Both the structuralists and the cognitive psychologists investigated the conscious mind.How did the cognitive psychologists differ from the structuralists in their approach to the mind?

• A) The cognitive psychologists examined the mind's processes, whereas the structuralists investigated its contents.
• B) The cognitive psychologists examined the mind's contents, whereas the structuralists investigated its processes.
• C) The cognitive psychologists attempted to apply the scientific method to the study of the mind. The structuralists did not.
• D) There is little difference between the two perspectives in their approach to the mind. The cognitive approach represents a modern-day resurgence of the structuralist perspective.

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Definitions:

Phonemes

The smallest units of sound in a language that are capable of conveying a distinction in meaning, such as the difference between the p in "pat" and the b in "bat."

Symbolism

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities in literature, art, and other forms of cultural expression.

Generativity

The concern in establishing and guiding the next generation, often seen during middle adulthood.

Metalinguistics

The ability to reflect upon and analyze language as an abstract system.