CLOA Principles and research

6 important questions on CLOA Principles and research

Which of the three principles proposes that there are cognitive structures that we use to shape our thinking.


#1
None of the above


#2
Cognitive processes are influenced by social and cultural factors.


#3
Cognitive processes can be studied scientifically.


#4 Mental representations guide behaviour.

Mental representations guide behaviour.

How may cognitive processes be studied scientifically?



Through carefully controlled laboratory experiments

What is one example of a sociocultural factor that might affect cognitive processes?
Genes, Education, Neurotransmission, Brain size

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With which view of memory would most cognitive researchers agree?



Memory is a reconstructive process, affected by our culturally-shaped schemas.

What is the main criticism of Loftus and Palmer's (1974) experiment?

It lacks ecological validity, and therefore the results may not reflect what happens with eyewitness testimony in real life.

What is demonstrated by cross-cultural studies of memory?



While memory is universal, specific ways of remembering are influenced by social and cultural factors.

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