Psychology 2134A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Lexical Decision Task, Memory Span, Implicit Memory

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2134A/B
• Professor: Sarah Smits- Bandstra

Document Summary

Theory a conceptual framework that explains a set of observations in such a way that it also makes predictions about future observations. You cannot prove a theory true but you can prove it false. Digit span task a procedure that assesses short-term memory capacity by having research participants repeat lists of digits. Hypothesis a prediction about future observations that is derived from a theory. Falsifiability criterion the principle that a theory must make predictions that have the potential to be disconfirmed by data. This is a true test of a theory. A good theory will be very specific about expected outcomes. Phonological loop a short-term memory buffer that can hold about two seconds of spoken language. Induction the logical process of going from specific examples to general statements. Deduction the logical process of going from general statements to specific examples. Field study a study conducted under natural circumstances outside of the laboratory.