AP Psychology : Cognition
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Example Question #171 : Cognition
Which of the following is not a symptom of a panic disorder?
Chest pain
Dizziness
Low blood pressure
Intense feeling of dread
Nausea
Low blood pressure
Panic disorders are quite common. During a panic attack, an individual will have a higher heart rate along with physiological symptoms that may make them feel physically ill. Fear of future anxiety attacks also may trigger worse symptoms.
Example Question #172 : Cognition
Cognitive neuroscience encompasses research in which of the following areas?
Linguistics
All of these
Computer science
Cognition
Neurology
All of these
Cognitive neuroscience is an interdisciplinary science that touches on cognitive psychology, neuroscience, computer science, psycholinguistics, and any area of research that is involved in the study of the connection between the brain and mental processes.
Example Question #173 : Cognition
Sam thinks he is a bad person. He does not think he has any purpose in the world. He also believes that there is nothing he can do in the future to make himself purposeful in life. This is an example of which of the following concepts?
Liable affect; errors in logic
Neuropsychosocial paradigm; negative triad
Negative schema; negative triad
Neuropsychosocial paradigm; cognitive biases
Negative schema; externalizing
Negative schema; negative triad
Sam demonstrates a negative schema and more specifically, the negative triad. A negative schema is a perceptual set in which people view the world. Negative schemas can occur through tragedy, rejection, criticism, or a depressive atmosphere. Any of these factors can cause us to look at the world in a more negative way. The negative triad, consistent with a negative schema, includes a negative view of oneself, the world, and the future.
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