Question 1

In the context of language acquisition, Skinner is to learning theory, what _____  is to nativism.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the context of language acquisition, Skinner...

Question 2

Which of the following impediments to effective problem solving is incorrectly matched with an illustrative problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Confirmation bias-problem of security in the Middle East 
B)  Functional fixedness-water jar problem 
C)  Mental set-water jar problem 
D)  Functional fixedness-candle problem 
A)  Confirmation bias-problem of security in the Middle East 
B)  Functional fixedness-water jar problem 
C)  Mental set-water jar problem 
D)  Functional fixedness-candle problem

Question 3

Which of the following statements best expresses the nature of mental images?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are binary in format. 
B)  They are always auditory in format. 
C)  They may be produced by any sensory modality. 
D)  They are linguistic. 
A)  They are binary in format. 
B)  They are always auditory in format. 
C)  They may be produced by any sensory modality. 
D)  They are linguistic.

Question 4

Which of the following is an advantage of the use of heuristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  A heuristic will present a clearly defined solution to a problem. 
B)  A heuristic is often efficient. 
C)  A heuristic is guaranteed to result in a correct response. 
D)  A heuristic results in only one possible solution to a problem. 
A)  A heuristic will present a clearly defined solution to a problem. 
B)  A heuristic is often efficient. 
C)  A heuristic is guaranteed to result in a correct response. 
D)  A heuristic results in only one possible solution to a problem.

Question 5

Which of the following is true of algorithms?

Accepted Answer

A)  In cases where heuristics are not available, we may use algorithms. 
B)  Even if it is applied appropriately, an algorithm can't guarantee a solution to a problem. 
C)  Algorithms may sometimes lead to errors. 
D)  We can use an algorithm even if we can't understand why it works. 
A)  In cases where heuristics are not available, we may use algorithms. 
B)  Even if it is applied appropriately, an algorithm can't guarantee a solution to a problem. 
C)  Algorithms may sometimes lead to errors. 
D)  We can use an algorithm even if we can't understand why it works.

Question 6

Which of the following is an ill-defined problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Navigating to a museum in a nearby city 
B)  Composing a good concerto 
C)  Finding out where several well-known authors were born 
D)  Playing Scrabble 
A)  Navigating to a museum in a nearby city 
B)  Composing a good concerto 
C)  Finding out where several well-known authors were born 
D)  Playing Scrabble

Question 7

Which of the following best exemplifies declarative memory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Memory for habits 
B)  Memory for skills 
C)  Memory for how to do things 
D)  Memory for factual information 
A)  Memory for habits 
B)  Memory for skills 
C)  Memory for how to do things 
D)  Memory for factual information

Question 8

A calculus problem has one correct answer and contains all the information necessary for its solution; thus, it is a(n) _____ problem.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A calculus problem has one correct answer...

Question 9

Tina is 6 months old, Vincenzo is 2 years and 7 months old, and Wayne is 3 years and 6 months old. Which alternative below correctly pairs each child with the appropriate language acquisition stage or phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tina-overgeneralization; Vincenzo-babbling; Wayne-telegraphic speech 
B)  Tina-babbling; Vincenzo-telegraphic speech; Wayne-overgeneralization 
C)  Tina-telegraphic speech; Vincenzo-babbling; Wayne-overgeneralization 
D)  Tina-babbling; Vincenzo-overgeneralization; Wayne-telegraphic speech 
A)  Tina-overgeneralization; Vincenzo-babbling; Wayne-telegraphic speech 
B)  Tina-babbling; Vincenzo-telegraphic speech; Wayne-overgeneralization 
C)  Tina-telegraphic speech; Vincenzo-babbling; Wayne-overgeneralization 
D)  Tina-babbling; Vincenzo-overgeneralization; Wayne-telegraphic speech

Question 10

Which of the following statements best expresses the relationship between mental and functional fixedness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional fixedness is an example of a broader phenomenon known as mental set. 
B)  Mental set is actually a specific instance of functional fixedness. 
C)  Mental set and functional fixedness are the same thing. 
D)  Functional fixedness and mental set are distinct problem-solving impediments. 
A)  Functional fixedness is an example of a broader phenomenon known as mental set. 
B)  Mental set is actually a specific instance of functional fixedness. 
C)  Mental set and functional fixedness are the same thing. 
D)  Functional fixedness and mental set are distinct problem-solving impediments.

Question 11

_____ are representations in the mind of an object or event.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ are representations in the mind of...

Question 12

Dr. Randazza shows participants a stylized map of a fictitious city. The map includes landmarks, such as a post office, a library, a shopping mall, a bus depot, and an airport. Some of the landmarks are close together, such as the library and the post office. Others are far apart, such as the airport and the shopping mall. Dr. Randazza removes the map. Participants are asked to imagine walking from one landmark to another, either a nearby one or a more distant one. Participants press a key when they have reached the destination in their minds. Based on mental imagery, what do you think Dr. Randazza should find? What would such a result say about mental imagery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Participants should take the same amount of time to travel mentally between distant as between close landmarks. This result would suggest that mental imagery reflects the actual actions the participants perform with respect to real objects. 
B)  Participants should take the same amount of time to travel mentally between distant as between close landmarks. This result would suggest that mental imagery does not reflect the actual actions the participants perform with respect to real objects. 
C)  Participants should take longer to travel mentally between distant than between close landmarks. This result would suggest that mental imagery reflects the actual actions the participants perform with respect to real objects. 
D)  Participants should take longer to travel mentally between distant than between close landmarks. This result would suggest that mental imagery does not reflect the actual actions the participants perform with respect to real objects. 
A)  Participants should take the same amount of time to travel mentally between distant as between close landmarks. This result would suggest that mental imagery reflects the actual actions the participants perform with respect to real objects. 
B)  Participants should take the same amount of time to travel mentally between distant as between close landmarks. This result would suggest that mental imagery does not reflect the actual actions the participants perform with respect to real objects. 
C)  Participants should take longer to travel mentally between distant than between close landmarks. This result would suggest that mental imagery reflects the actual actions the participants perform with respect to real objects. 
D)  Participants should take longer to travel mentally between distant than between close landmarks. This result would suggest that mental imagery does not reflect the actual actions the participants perform with respect to real objects.

Question 13

________ is the process by which information is used to draw conclusions and make decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Reasoning 
B)  Negotiating 
C)  Predicting 
D)  Conceptualizing 
A)  Reasoning 
B)  Negotiating 
C)  Predicting 
D)  Conceptualizing

Question 14

________ involves repeated tests for differences between the desired outcome and what currently exists.

Accepted Answer

A)  Forming subgoals 
B)  Means-ends analysis 
C)  Insight 
D)  Trial and error 
A)  Forming subgoals 
B)  Means-ends analysis 
C)  Insight 
D)  Trial and error

Question 15

Contrast learning-theory and nativist approaches to language development. Describe the strengths and weaknesses of each approach.

Accepted Answer

The answer should include the following

Question 16

The theory that a genetically determined, innate mechanism directs language development is known as the ________ approach.

Accepted Answer

A)  learning-theory 
B)  nativist 
C)  interactionist 
D)  prescriptive 
A)  learning-theory 
B)  nativist 
C)  interactionist 
D)  prescriptive

Question 17

Flashbulb memories:

Accepted Answer

A)  typically concern major, unexpected public, or personal events. 
B)  are remarkably accurate, even years after the initial event. 
C)  must be due to special encoding mechanisms for emotionally charged events. 
D)  are generally less accurate than memories for more mundane events because of the emotion surrounding the original event. 
A)  typically concern major, unexpected public, or personal events. 
B)  are remarkably accurate, even years after the initial event. 
C)  must be due to special encoding mechanisms for emotionally charged events. 
D)  are generally less accurate than memories for more mundane events because of the emotion surrounding the original event.

Question 18

Distinguish between well-defined and ill-defined problems. Provide an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Students' examples may vary.
The answer

Question 19

Cory knows that the capital of Vermont is Montpelier. This is an example of ________ memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  semantic 
B)  episodic 
C)  procedural 
D)  nondeclarative 
A)  semantic 
B)  episodic 
C)  procedural 
D)  nondeclarative

Question 20

Semantic and episodic memories are subdivisions of _____ memory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Semantic and episodic memories are subdivisions of...

In the context of language acquisition, Skinner is to learning theory, what _____ is to nativism.

Which of the following impediments to effective problem solving is incorrectly matched with an illustrative problem?

Which of the following statements best expresses the nature of mental images?

Which of the following is an advantage of the use of heuristics?

Which of the following is true of algorithms?

Which of the following is an ill-defined problem?

Which of the following best exemplifies declarative memory?

A calculus problem has one correct answer and contains all the information necessary for its solution; thus, it is a(n) _____ problem.

Tina is 6 months old, Vincenzo is 2 years and 7 months old, and Wayne is 3 years and 6 months old. Which alternative below correctly pairs each child with the appropriate language acquisition stage or phenomenon?

Which of the following statements best expresses the relationship between mental and functional fixedness?

_____ are representations in the mind of an object or event.

________ is the process by which information is used to draw conclusions and make decisions.

________ involves repeated tests for differences between the desired outcome and what currently exists.

Contrast learning-theory and nativist approaches to language development. Describe the strengths and weaknesses of each approach.

The theory that a genetically determined, innate mechanism directs language development is known as the ________ approach.

Flashbulb memories:

Distinguish between well-defined and ill-defined problems. Provide an example of each.

Cory knows that the capital of Vermont is Montpelier. This is an example of ________ memory.

Semantic and episodic memories are subdivisions of _____ memory.

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Exam 6: Leveraging Technology and Developing Information Competency

In the context of language acquisition, Skinner is to learning theory, what _____ is to nativism.

Which of the following impediments to effective problem solving is incorrectly matched with an illustrative problem?

Which of the following statements best expresses the nature of mental images?

Which of the following is an advantage of the use of heuristics?

Which of the following is true of algorithms?

Which of the following is an ill-defined problem?

Which of the following best exemplifies declarative memory?

A calculus problem has one correct answer and contains all the information necessary for its solution; thus, it is a(n) _____ problem.

Tina is 6 months old, Vincenzo is 2 years and 7 months old, and Wayne is 3 years and 6 months old. Which alternative below correctly pairs each child with the appropriate language acquisition stage or phenomenon?

Which of the following statements best expresses the relationship between mental and functional fixedness?

_____ are representations in the mind of an object or event.

________ is the process by which information is used to draw conclusions and make decisions.

________ involves repeated tests for differences between the desired outcome and what currently exists.

Contrast learning-theory and nativist approaches to language development. Describe the strengths and weaknesses of each approach.

The theory that a genetically determined, innate mechanism directs language development is known as the ________ approach.

Flashbulb memories:

Distinguish between well-defined and ill-defined problems. Provide an example of each.

Cory knows that the capital of Vermont is Montpelier. This is an example of ________ memory.

Semantic and episodic memories are subdivisions of _____ memory.

Power Learning: Becoming an Expert Student

Making the Most of Your Time

Reading and Remembering

Taking Notes

Taking Tests

Writing and Presenting

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Collaborating With Others

Managing Stress and Money

Planning Your Career Online

Understanding Social Psychology and Persuasion Techniques

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