Question 1

Which of the following most likely makes use of heuristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  a chemical equation for the synthesis of sulfuric acid 
B)  a recipe for making cookies on the back of a box of cornflakes 
C)  an article by a Nobel Prize winner titled "How to Succeed in Science" 
D)  a computer program for keeping track of inventory at a department store 
A)  a chemical equation for the synthesis of sulfuric acid 
B)  a recipe for making cookies on the back of a box of cornflakes 
C)  an article by a Nobel Prize winner titled "How to Succeed in Science" 
D)  a computer program for keeping track of inventory at a department store

Question 2

Stereotypes spring to mind easily. Therefore, we sometimes use them to judge the frequency of certain events, such as crimes in a given neighborhood. This example BEST describes the use of the ________ heuristic.

Accepted Answer

A)  frequency 
B)  representativeness 
C)  confirmation 
D)  availability
I don't like this question. It's too easy to assume that stereotypes are representative of a particular group and thus make the assumption that this is related to representativeness heuristic. I would recommend putting a different alternative to 
A)  frequency 
B)  representativeness 
C)  confirmation 
D)  availability
I don't like this question. It's too easy to assume that stereotypes are representative of a particular group and thus make the assumption that this is related to representativeness heuristic. I would recommend putting a different alternative to

Question 3

Medications blocking receptors for the neurotransmitter _______ relieve some of schizophrenia's positive symptoms, such as hallucinations and delusions. Other cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia may be treated by newer medicines targeting the neurotransmitter _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine; serotonin 
B)  serotonin; glutamate 
C)  dopamine; glutamate 
D)  glutamate; dopamine 
A)  dopamine; serotonin 
B)  serotonin; glutamate 
C)  dopamine; glutamate 
D)  glutamate; dopamine

Question 4

One aspect of pragmatics is our use of body language such as facial movements and gestures that may affect the meaning of the words we speak. The use of body language is a type of __________ communication.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One aspect of pragmatics is our use...

Question 5

After Phineas Gage was injured in an accident, what type of disorder did he display?

Accepted Answer

A)  Schizophrenia 
B)  Selective amnesia 
C)  Dysexecutive syndrome 
D)  Dissociative fugue 
A)  Schizophrenia 
B)  Selective amnesia 
C)  Dysexecutive syndrome 
D)  Dissociative fugue

Question 6

Damage to which hemisphere of the brain is linked to the inability to understand humor and metaphors?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Damage to which hemisphere of the brain...

Question 7

Dr. Ireland's class is attempting to find derivatives; Dr. Jamison's class is developing campaign strategies for a local politician. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dr. Ireland's class is solving a well-defined problem. 
B)  Dr. Jamison's class is solving a well-defined problem. 
C)  Dr. Ireland's class is solving an ill-defined problem. 
D)  Both classes are solving well-defined problems. 
A)  Dr. Ireland's class is solving a well-defined problem. 
B)  Dr. Jamison's class is solving a well-defined problem. 
C)  Dr. Ireland's class is solving an ill-defined problem. 
D)  Both classes are solving well-defined problems.

Question 8

Impairments in controlled processing are characteristic of _________ syndrome, reflecting damage to the _______ cortex.

Accepted Answer

A)  control deficit; prefrontal 
B)  control deficit; parietal 
C)  dysexecutive; prefrontal 
D)  dysexecutive; parietal 
A)  control deficit; prefrontal 
B)  control deficit; parietal 
C)  dysexecutive; prefrontal 
D)  dysexecutive; parietal

Question 9

Antwan is 3. Bryce is 4. Which alternative best describes these boys' pragmatic and syntactic development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both boys display some syntactic sophistication. Bryce, though, has also developed some pragmatic skill. 
B)  Both boys display some pragmatic sophistication. Bryce, though, has also acquired many of the rules of grammar. 
C)  Both boys display sophisticated pragmatic and syntactic use of language. 
D)  Each of these boys has acquired only the rudiments of either pragmatics or syntax. 
A)  Both boys display some syntactic sophistication. Bryce, though, has also developed some pragmatic skill. 
B)  Both boys display some pragmatic sophistication. Bryce, though, has also acquired many of the rules of grammar. 
C)  Both boys display sophisticated pragmatic and syntactic use of language. 
D)  Each of these boys has acquired only the rudiments of either pragmatics or syntax.

Question 10

How does the critical period for deaf children acquiring sign language compare to the critical period for hearing children acquiring spoken language?

Accepted Answer

A)  There really is no critical period for deaf children acquiring sign language, whereas there is quite a definite critical period for hearing children acquiring spoken language. 
B)  The critical period for deaf children acquiring sign language is essentially the same as the critical period for hearing children acquiring spoken language. 
C)  The critical period for deaf children acquiring sign language is shorter than the critical period for hearing children acquiring spoken language. 
D)  The critical period for deaf children acquiring sign language is longer than the critical period for hearing children acquiring spoken language. 
A)  There really is no critical period for deaf children acquiring sign language, whereas there is quite a definite critical period for hearing children acquiring spoken language. 
B)  The critical period for deaf children acquiring sign language is essentially the same as the critical period for hearing children acquiring spoken language. 
C)  The critical period for deaf children acquiring sign language is shorter than the critical period for hearing children acquiring spoken language. 
D)  The critical period for deaf children acquiring sign language is longer than the critical period for hearing children acquiring spoken language.

Question 11

Approximately how many phonemes are found in English?

Accepted Answer

A)  26 
B)  150 
C)  40 
D)  an infinite number 
A)  26 
B)  150 
C)  40 
D)  an infinite number

Question 12

Instances when we are able to solve a problem with little effort or concentration occur as a result of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Instances when we are able to solve...

Question 13

Which of the following alternatives best describes gender differences in language arts skills during the K-12 years?

Accepted Answer

A)  Girls consistently outperform boys during the elementary school years. This difference persists into the college years. 
B)  Girls consistently outperform boys during the elementary school years. This difference, however, disappears by the end of high school. 
C)  Boys consistently outperform girls during the elementary school years. This difference persists into the college years. 
D)  Boys consistently outperform girls during the elementary school years. This difference, however, disappears by the end of high school. 
A)  Girls consistently outperform boys during the elementary school years. This difference persists into the college years. 
B)  Girls consistently outperform boys during the elementary school years. This difference, however, disappears by the end of high school. 
C)  Boys consistently outperform girls during the elementary school years. This difference persists into the college years. 
D)  Boys consistently outperform girls during the elementary school years. This difference, however, disappears by the end of high school.

Question 14

Which condition, resulting from damage to Broca's area, can produce an inability to speak using proper grammar?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aphasia 
B)  Agraphia 
C)  Agrammatism 
D)  Agnosia 
A)  Aphasia 
B)  Agraphia 
C)  Agrammatism 
D)  Agnosia

Question 15

What ratio of individuals in the United States have been diagnosed with schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Approximat

Question 16

"When you have trouble in a class, try outlining the book in your own words." What is this general 'rule of thumb' for solving a common academic problem called?

Accepted Answer

A)  a schema 
B)  a mental set 
C)  a heuristic 
D)  an algorithm 
A)  a schema 
B)  a mental set 
C)  a heuristic 
D)  an algorithm

Question 17

What does a "critical period" in language development refer to?

Accepted Answer

A)  Period during which the brain is receptive to language learning 
B)  Period during which children are proficient in their first language 
C)  Period during which children must receive stimulation to learn language 
D)  Period during which the brain forms neural connections for language learning 
A)  Period during which the brain is receptive to language learning 
B)  Period during which children are proficient in their first language 
C)  Period during which children must receive stimulation to learn language 
D)  Period during which the brain forms neural connections for language learning

Question 18

Tina is 6 months old; Vincenzo is 1 year old; and Wayne is 2 years old. Which alternative below CORRECTLY pairs each child with the appropriate language development stage or phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tina - prevocal learning; Vincenzo - babbling; Wayne - first words 
B)  Tina - babbling; Vincenzo - telegraphic speech; Wayne - first words 
C)  Tina - prevocal learning; Vincenzo - first words; Wayne - telegraphic speech 
D)  Tina - babbling; Vincenzo - first words; Wayne - telegraphic speech 
A)  Tina - prevocal learning; Vincenzo - babbling; Wayne - first words 
B)  Tina - babbling; Vincenzo - telegraphic speech; Wayne - first words 
C)  Tina - prevocal learning; Vincenzo - first words; Wayne - telegraphic speech 
D)  Tina - babbling; Vincenzo - first words; Wayne - telegraphic speech

Question 19

Grammar is to meaning as ________ is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  semantics; syntax 
B)  syntax; semantics 
C)  syntax; phoneme 
D)  phoneme; semantics 
A)  semantics; syntax 
B)  syntax; semantics 
C)  syntax; phoneme 
D)  phoneme; semantics

Question 20

The biological approach to language development is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  B. F. Skinner 
B)  Benjamin Whorf 
C)  Noam Chomsky 
D)  Amos Tversky 
A)  B. F. Skinner 
B)  Benjamin Whorf 
C)  Noam Chomsky 
D)  Amos Tversky

Which of the following most likely makes use of heuristics?

Stereotypes spring to mind easily. Therefore, we sometimes use them to judge the frequency of certain events, such as crimes in a given neighborhood. This example BEST describes the use of the ________ heuristic.

Medications blocking receptors for the neurotransmitter _ relieve some of schizophrenia's positive symptoms, such as hallucinations and delusions. Other cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia may be treated by newer medicines targeting the neurotransmitter ___.

One aspect of pragmatics is our use of body language such as facial movements and gestures that may affect the meaning of the words we speak. The use of body language is a type of __________ communication.

After Phineas Gage was injured in an accident, what type of disorder did he display?

Damage to which hemisphere of the brain is linked to the inability to understand humor and metaphors?

Dr. Ireland's class is attempting to find derivatives; Dr. Jamison's class is developing campaign strategies for a local politician. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Impairments in controlled processing are characteristic of ___ syndrome, reflecting damage to the _ cortex.

Antwan is 3. Bryce is 4. Which alternative best describes these boys' pragmatic and syntactic development?

How does the critical period for deaf children acquiring sign language compare to the critical period for hearing children acquiring spoken language?

Approximately how many phonemes are found in English?

Instances when we are able to solve a problem with little effort or concentration occur as a result of __________.

Which of the following alternatives best describes gender differences in language arts skills during the K-12 years?

Which condition, resulting from damage to Broca's area, can produce an inability to speak using proper grammar?

What ratio of individuals in the United States have been diagnosed with schizophrenia?

"When you have trouble in a class, try outlining the book in your own words." What is this general 'rule of thumb' for solving a common academic problem called?

What does a "critical period" in language development refer to?

Tina is 6 months old; Vincenzo is 1 year old; and Wayne is 2 years old. Which alternative below CORRECTLY pairs each child with the appropriate language development stage or phenomenon?

Grammar is to meaning as is to .

The biological approach to language development is associated with:

Psychology: Yesterday and Today

Psychology As a Science

Human Development

Neuroscience

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Intelligence

Motivation

Emotion

Personality

Social Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Filters

Exam 9: Language and Thought

Which of the following most likely makes use of heuristics?

Stereotypes spring to mind easily. Therefore, we sometimes use them to judge the frequency of certain events, such as crimes in a given neighborhood. This example BEST describes the use of the ________ heuristic.

Medications blocking receptors for the neurotransmitter _______ relieve some of schizophrenia's positive symptoms, such as hallucinations and delusions. Other cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia may be treated by newer medicines targeting the neurotransmitter _________.

One aspect of pragmatics is our use of body language such as facial movements and gestures that may affect the meaning of the words we speak. The use of body language is a type of __________ communication.

After Phineas Gage was injured in an accident, what type of disorder did he display?

Damage to which hemisphere of the brain is linked to the inability to understand humor and metaphors?

Dr. Ireland's class is attempting to find derivatives; Dr. Jamison's class is developing campaign strategies for a local politician. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Impairments in controlled processing are characteristic of _________ syndrome, reflecting damage to the _______ cortex.

Antwan is 3. Bryce is 4. Which alternative best describes these boys' pragmatic and syntactic development?

How does the critical period for deaf children acquiring sign language compare to the critical period for hearing children acquiring spoken language?

Approximately how many phonemes are found in English?

Instances when we are able to solve a problem with little effort or concentration occur as a result of __________.

Which of the following alternatives best describes gender differences in language arts skills during the K-12 years?

Which condition, resulting from damage to Broca's area, can produce an inability to speak using proper grammar?

What ratio of individuals in the United States have been diagnosed with schizophrenia?

"When you have trouble in a class, try outlining the book in your own words." What is this general 'rule of thumb' for solving a common academic problem called?

What does a "critical period" in language development refer to?

Tina is 6 months old; Vincenzo is 1 year old; and Wayne is 2 years old. Which alternative below CORRECTLY pairs each child with the appropriate language development stage or phenomenon?

Grammar is to meaning as ________ is to ________.

The biological approach to language development is associated with:

Psychology: Yesterday and Today

Psychology As a Science

Human Development

Neuroscience

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Intelligence

Motivation

Emotion

Personality

Social Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Filters

Medications blocking receptors for the neurotransmitter _ relieve some of schizophrenia's positive symptoms, such as hallucinations and delusions. Other cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia may be treated by newer medicines targeting the neurotransmitter ___.

Impairments in controlled processing are characteristic of ___ syndrome, reflecting damage to the _ cortex.

Grammar is to meaning as is to .