GRE Subject Test: Psychology

The GRE Subject Test in Psychology assesses knowledge and understanding of psychological concepts, theories, and practices.

Biological Bases of BehaviorSensation and PerceptionLearning and Conditioning
Cognitive ProcessesDevelopmental PsychologySocial Psychology
Clinical and Counseling Psychology in PracticeIndustrial-Organizational PsychologyPsychological Research Methods
Mastering Multiple-Choice QuestionsEffective Time Management
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Advanced Topics

Cognitive Processes

Exploring the Mind’s Workings

Cognitive psychology examines how we process information, remember, solve problems, and make decisions. This field looks at mental processes such as attention, memory, language, and reasoning.

Main Areas

  • Memory: Different types, including short-term, long-term, and working memory.
  • Problem Solving: Understanding how people approach and solve new challenges.
  • Decision Making: How we weigh options and choose between alternatives, often influenced by biases.

Research and Experiments

Studies like the Stroop Test reveal how attention and automatic processes work. Cognitive scientists use models and experiments to simulate how the mind handles complex tasks.

Applications

  • Improving eyewitness testimony reliability
  • Designing educational programs that match how memory works

Examples

  • A witness recalls details of a crime scene using cues provided by investigators.

  • A chess player plans several moves ahead, using working memory and strategic thinking.

In a Nutshell

Focuses on how we think, remember, and solve problems, revealing the secrets of the mind’s inner workings.

Key Terms

Working Memory
A system for temporarily holding and manipulating information needed for cognitive tasks.
Heuristics
Mental shortcuts that simplify decision-making.
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