Exam 9: Language and Thought

Anna said she could not put batteries in her new toy because she did not have a screwdriver. What problem-solving difficulty did not prompt her to find another device she could use to serve the same purpose?

Dorian is 1-1/2 years old; Constance is 3. Dorian's vocabulary probably contains about _________ words. Constance's vocabulary contains about _______ words.

Mental imagery refers to thoughts that involve conjuring up __________ representations of stored sensory input.

Katie is weighing several job offers. She multiplies each job's score on several criteria by the importance of the criteria, then sums the products. In the terminology of problem solving, Katie is attempting to use a(n) ________ to make her decision.

Most younger adults score higher than older adults on tests of vocabulary.