For this activity, you have five tasks to complete.
This activity will allow you to demonstrate your understanding of how the concepts you have studied in the course apply in the real world.
Some of the activities in this assignment require you to take a photo and insert it into this document.
Use the "Cognitive Psychology in the Real World" Word document as your template for your assignment.
Work through the five tasks and directly input your responses and photos on the "Cognitive Psychology in the Real World" Word template document.
Cognitive Psychology in the Real World – Activity
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For this activity, you have five tasks to complete (worth up to 25 points each). This activity will allow you to demonstrate your understanding of how the concepts you have studied in the course apply in the real world. Some of the activities in this assignment require you to take a photo and insert it into this document. If you cannot access a phone that takes photos or a digital camera, please contact me for an alternative, equivalent assignment. Work through the five tasks and directly input your responses and photos on this Word document. Once you have completed the activity, upload your Word document to the designated dropbox.
A. Task #1 – Gestalt figures in the real world (worth up to 25 points)
· View this video on Gestalt figures (8 minutes) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVCRoPz_OLw
· Find two examples of Gestalt figures (optical illusions) in real life. Then, take photos of the Gestalt figure. These examples can not be taken from the Internet or resource from the Troy library.
· Briefly describe the specific Gestalt figure type represented in each photo.
Example #1 – Gestalt figure in the real world
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Briefly describe the specific Gestalt figure type represented in the photo.
Example #2 – Gestalt figure in the real world
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Briefly describe the specific Gestalt figure type represented in the photo.
B. Task #2 – Problem-Solving in Real-Life (worth up to 25 points)
· View this video on a 7-step strategy to solve real-world problems (9 minutes) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pXTk7s08TY
· Think of a problem in your life that you would like to solve. Pick a problem you are comfortable sharing with your instructor in this assignment. Then, using the 7-step strategy in the video, use this model to solve your real-life problem. Complete the steps below.
Real-Life Problem – Seven Stages of Problem-Solving.
1) Briefly, what is the problem (2 sentences or less)? Is the problem really a problem?
2) Now, specifically, define the problem.
3) Break the problem down into small parts.
4) Define all possible solutions.
5) Choose the best solution. Discuss how you know it is the best solution.
6) Set a measure for your solution.
7) How will you own your problem?
C. Task #3 Functional fixedness in the real world (Worth up to 25 points)
· View this video on functional fixedness (5 minutes) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgY3GNaroow
· Create an item(s) where you use the item(s) not for the intended purpose. Take a photo of the item and insert it below. Then, discuss your thought processes and how you overcame functional fixedness and discover the solution to a problem using the item(s) in your photo.
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Discuss your thought processes and how you overcame functional fixedness and discover the solution to a problem using the item(s) in your photo.
D. Task #4 – Intentional Blindness in the Real World (worth up to 25 points)
· Complete these tasks in the order as noted below:
· First, enjoy a break and view this short video of the Jabbawockeez dance – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKry81bf2qw (3 minutes)
· Second, view this video – WhoDunnIt? Play Sherlock Homes and determine who murdered Lord Smythe – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubNF9QNEQLA (3 minutes)
· Third, view this informative video to help you understand what inattentional blindness is – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjMrksmQYKk (5 minutes)
· Now, it is your turn. Identify and discuss a real-world example of inattentional blindness. Make sure you apply inattentional blindness to your example.
In your own words, define attentional blindness.
Discuss a real-world example of inattentional blindness. Make sure you apply the concept of inattentional blindness to your example.
E. Task #5 – Cognitive Psychology Research in the Real-Life (worth up to 25 points)
· View the Crash Course – Cognition (11 minutes) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-sVnmmw6WY&t=1s
· View the Crash Course -Psychological Research (11 minutes) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFV71QPvX2I
· Reflect on a cognitive-related problem in real-life. How would you go about researching the problem to discover the answer? Address the points below.
Describe the real-life cognitive-related problem.
Develop a research question to conduct a research study to study your chosen real-life cognitive-related problem.
Develop your hypothesis (educated guess) of the answer to your research question.
What specific research method will you utilize to research your research question? Explain your choice.