The groundbreaking work of Loftus and Palmer (1974) first challenged the idea that our memories are an accurate record of events. These cognitive psychologists investigated the effect of leading questions on the accuracy of speed estimates of cars involved in a...
How digital technology affects cognitive processes and human interaction is a controversial topic. Both positive and negative effects have been the subject of research. On the positive side, some argue digital technology can enhance cognitive functioning. For example,...
Psychologists taking a sociocultural approach focus on the role played by social and cultural factors in the development of depression. One line of investigation is the role played by social isolation as a cause of depression. This article argues that depression is a...
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Though the Sociocultural Approach relies heavily on qualitative methods, experiments are also used, and Tajfel’s (1971) study of in-group and out-group behaviour is an example of the diversity of the methods used. The central hypothesis of Tajfel’s Social...
The development of advanced modern technology has allowed researchers to build a more accurate understanding of how our brains work. These technological methods include the encephalogram (EEG), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), functional magnetic resonance imaging...
