Introductory Psychology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the primary goal of cognitive psychology?

To understand how the brain works
To understand how the environment shapes behavior
To understand how learning influences behavior
To understand how information is processed and used

The correct answer is: To understand how information is processed and used

The primary goal of cognitive psychology is to understand how information is processed and used by the brain. While the other options are related to cognitive psychology, they are not the primary goal. Option A focuses on the physical aspects of the brain rather than the mental processes. Option B focuses on environmental factors, which can certainly play a role in behavior but are not the primary focus of cognitive psychology. Option C focuses on the outcome of learning, rather than the behind-the-scenes mental processes that cognitive psychology seeks to understand. Therefore, option D is the best choice as it encompasses the main goal of cognitive psychology.