Question 1

Shepard and Metzler found that the ____ the difference in rotation between two pictured objects,the ___ it took participants to decide if they were the same.

Accepted Answer

A)  greater;longer 
B)  greater;shorter 
C)  smaller;longer 
D)  smaller;shorter 
A)  greater;longer 
B)  greater;shorter 
C)  smaller;longer 
D)  smaller;shorter

Question 2

Lisa is trying to drive from Los Angeles to Ottawa,but doesn't have a map.So she just drives on roads labelled "East" and "North" and hopes that she gets there.She is using a(n)____________ to try to find her way to Ottawa.

Accepted Answer

A)  algorithm 
B)  heuristic 
C)  deduction 
D)  bias 
A)  algorithm 
B)  heuristic 
C)  deduction 
D)  bias

Question 3

Positive correlates of bilingualism do NOT include:

Accepted Answer

A)  greater flexibility in thinking 
B)  better performance on standardized intelligence tests 
C)  larger frontal lobes 
D)  greater skill at selectively focusing attention 
A)  greater flexibility in thinking 
B)  better performance on standardized intelligence tests 
C)  larger frontal lobes 
D)  greater skill at selectively focusing attention

Question 4

If a gender-stereotyped job advertisement influenced your desire to apply for the job,it would be evidence for the _____________ hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

A)  linguistic determinism 
B)  linguistic relativity 
C)  language concentrism 
D)  language sociology 
A)  linguistic determinism 
B)  linguistic relativity 
C)  language concentrism 
D)  language sociology

Question 5

"All creatures that can swim are fish.People can swim.Therefore people are fish." This syllogism is _____ correct and _____ incorrect.

Accepted Answer

A)  factually;logically 
B)  logically;representatively 
C)  factually;representatively 
D)  logically;factually 
A)  factually;logically 
B)  logically;representatively 
C)  factually;representatively 
D)  logically;factually

Question 6

When presented with more information than they actually need,people find it _____ to solve problems because they __________ the irrelevant information.

Accepted Answer

A)  harder;cannot focus on 
B)  easier;are encouraged by 
C)  harder;are distracted by 
D)  easier;can focus on 
A)  harder;cannot focus on 
B)  easier;are encouraged by 
C)  harder;are distracted by 
D)  easier;can focus on

Question 7

Brain imaging studies show that many brain regions that are active when people perceive real objects __________ when people form mental images of those objects.

Accepted Answer

A)  are inactive 
B)  become even more active 
C)  become much less active 
D)  are also active 
A)  are inactive 
B)  become even more active 
C)  become much less active 
D)  are also active

Question 8

Divergent thinking is most closely associated with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  creativity 
B)  crystallized intelligence 
C)  problem solving schemas 
D)  means-ends analysis 
A)  creativity 
B)  crystallized intelligence 
C)  problem solving schemas 
D)  means-ends analysis

Question 9

Means-ends analysis is a commonly used type of algorithm.It involves making changes to reduce the differences between the present situation and a desired goal state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Two biases that can be major obstacles to making correct predictions and decisions are:

Accepted Answer

A)  relativity hypothesis and mental set. 
B)  overconfidence and underconfidence bias. 
C)  mental set and deductive reasoning. 
D)  confirmation and overconfidence bias. 
A)  relativity hypothesis and mental set. 
B)  overconfidence and underconfidence bias. 
C)  mental set and deductive reasoning. 
D)  confirmation and overconfidence bias.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a general problem-solving guideline from the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  making use of the means-ends problem-solving heuristic 
B)  making a true effort to test your ideas 
C)  being careful not to confuse representativeness with probability 
D)  just go with your 'gut' feelings 
A)  making use of the means-ends problem-solving heuristic 
B)  making a true effort to test your ideas 
C)  being careful not to confuse representativeness with probability 
D)  just go with your 'gut' feelings

Question 12

To infer how closely something fits our prototype for a particular class,and also to infer the likelihood that it belongs to that class,we use the ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  probability heuristic 
B)  means-ends analysis 
C)  representativeness heuristic 
D)  availability heuristic 
A)  probability heuristic 
B)  means-ends analysis 
C)  representativeness heuristic 
D)  availability heuristic

Question 13

What is wrong with the following sentence? "Psychology test taking I am." This sentence demonstrates incorrect:

Accepted Answer

A)  phonics 
B)  deep structure 
C)  semantics 
D)  syntax 
A)  phonics 
B)  deep structure 
C)  semantics 
D)  syntax

Question 14

Asian languages appear to facilitate the development of mathematical skills,because the words used to represent numbers make it easier for children to understand the base-10 number system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All of the following are reasons why operant conditioning cannot completely account for language acquisition EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  children learn language too quickly. 
B)  parents typically do not correct their children's grammar. 
C)  parents typically correct 'truth value' in children's speech. 
D)  children respond to punishment of errors rather than reinforcement of correct speech. 
A)  children learn language too quickly. 
B)  parents typically do not correct their children's grammar. 
C)  parents typically correct 'truth value' in children's speech. 
D)  children respond to punishment of errors rather than reinforcement of correct speech.

Question 16

When a problem is too difficult to solve immediately,incubation may help because this strategy:

Accepted Answer

A)  strengthens mental sets and biases. 
B)  prevents new ideas from emerging. 
C)  promotes functional fixedness. 
D)  may lead to a different perspective on the problem. 
A)  strengthens mental sets and biases. 
B)  prevents new ideas from emerging. 
C)  promotes functional fixedness. 
D)  may lead to a different perspective on the problem.

Question 17

The set of rules that dictate how symbols can be combined to create meaningful units of communication is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  heuristic 
B)  linguistic structure 
C)  grammar 
D)  syntax 
A)  heuristic 
B)  linguistic structure 
C)  grammar 
D)  syntax

Question 18

When asked to rate how confident one is in the accuracy of their factual knowledge,beliefs,and predictions,most people:

Accepted Answer

A)  are overconfident. 
B)  are underconfident. 
C)  make confidence ratings that reflect reality. 
D)  are unwilling to make such ratings of confidence. 
A)  are overconfident. 
B)  are underconfident. 
C)  make confidence ratings that reflect reality. 
D)  are unwilling to make such ratings of confidence.

Question 19

In their most basic form,statements expressing facts and consisting of concepts that are combined in a particular way are called _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  heuristics 
B)  belief biases 
C)  propositions 
D)  mental representations 
A)  heuristics 
B)  belief biases 
C)  propositions 
D)  mental representations

Question 20

Superior cognitive processing was specifically mentioned as a benefit of:

Accepted Answer

A)  convergent thinking. 
B)  early language instruction in infancy. 
C)  being bilingual. 
D)  sign language. 
A)  convergent thinking. 
B)  early language instruction in infancy. 
C)  being bilingual. 
D)  sign language.

Shepard and Metzler found that the __ the difference in rotation between two pictured objects,the _ it took participants to decide if they were the same.

Lisa is trying to drive from Los Angeles to Ottawa,but doesn't have a map.So she just drives on roads labelled "East" and "North" and hopes that she gets there.She is using a(n)____________ to try to find her way to Ottawa.

Positive correlates of bilingualism do NOT include:

If a gender-stereotyped job advertisement influenced your desire to apply for the job,it would be evidence for the _____________ hypothesis.

"All creatures that can swim are fish.People can swim.Therefore people are fish." This syllogism is _ correct and _ incorrect.

When presented with more information than they actually need,people find it _ to solve problems because they ______ the irrelevant information.

Brain imaging studies show that many brain regions that are active when people perceive real objects __________ when people form mental images of those objects.

Divergent thinking is most closely associated with which of the following?

Means-ends analysis is a commonly used type of algorithm.It involves making changes to reduce the differences between the present situation and a desired goal state.

Two biases that can be major obstacles to making correct predictions and decisions are:

Which of the following is NOT a general problem-solving guideline from the text?

To infer how closely something fits our prototype for a particular class,and also to infer the likelihood that it belongs to that class,we use the ______________.

What is wrong with the following sentence? "Psychology test taking I am." This sentence demonstrates incorrect:

Asian languages appear to facilitate the development of mathematical skills,because the words used to represent numbers make it easier for children to understand the base-10 number system.

All of the following are reasons why operant conditioning cannot completely account for language acquisition EXCEPT:

When a problem is too difficult to solve immediately,incubation may help because this strategy:

The set of rules that dictate how symbols can be combined to create meaningful units of communication is called __________.

When asked to rate how confident one is in the accuracy of their factual knowledge,beliefs,and predictions,most people:

In their most basic form,statements expressing facts and consisting of concepts that are combined in a particular way are called _______________.

Superior cognitive processing was specifically mentioned as a benefit of:

Psychology: the Science of Behaviour

Studying Behaviour Scientifically

Biological Foundations of Behaviour

Genes, Evolution, and Behaviour

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning and Adaptation: the Role of Experience

Memory

Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Development Over the Lifespan

Behaviour in a Social Context

Personality

Stress, Coping, and Health

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Filters

Exam 9: Language and Thinking

Shepard and Metzler found that the ____ the difference in rotation between two pictured objects,the ___ it took participants to decide if they were the same.

Lisa is trying to drive from Los Angeles to Ottawa,but doesn't have a map.So she just drives on roads labelled "East" and "North" and hopes that she gets there.She is using a(n)____________ to try to find her way to Ottawa.

Positive correlates of bilingualism do NOT include:

If a gender-stereotyped job advertisement influenced your desire to apply for the job,it would be evidence for the _____________ hypothesis.

"All creatures that can swim are fish.People can swim.Therefore people are fish." This syllogism is _____ correct and _____ incorrect.

When presented with more information than they actually need,people find it _____ to solve problems because they __________ the irrelevant information.

Brain imaging studies show that many brain regions that are active when people perceive real objects __________ when people form mental images of those objects.

Divergent thinking is most closely associated with which of the following?

Means-ends analysis is a commonly used type of algorithm.It involves making changes to reduce the differences between the present situation and a desired goal state.

Two biases that can be major obstacles to making correct predictions and decisions are:

Which of the following is NOT a general problem-solving guideline from the text?

To infer how closely something fits our prototype for a particular class,and also to infer the likelihood that it belongs to that class,we use the ______________.

What is wrong with the following sentence? "Psychology test taking I am." This sentence demonstrates incorrect:

Asian languages appear to facilitate the development of mathematical skills,because the words used to represent numbers make it easier for children to understand the base-10 number system.

All of the following are reasons why operant conditioning cannot completely account for language acquisition EXCEPT:

When a problem is too difficult to solve immediately,incubation may help because this strategy:

The set of rules that dictate how symbols can be combined to create meaningful units of communication is called __________.

When asked to rate how confident one is in the accuracy of their factual knowledge,beliefs,and predictions,most people:

In their most basic form,statements expressing facts and consisting of concepts that are combined in a particular way are called _______________.

Superior cognitive processing was specifically mentioned as a benefit of:

Psychology: the Science of Behaviour

Studying Behaviour Scientifically

Biological Foundations of Behaviour

Genes, Evolution, and Behaviour

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning and Adaptation: the Role of Experience

Memory

Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Development Over the Lifespan

Behaviour in a Social Context

Personality

Stress, Coping, and Health

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Filters

Shepard and Metzler found that the __ the difference in rotation between two pictured objects,the _ it took participants to decide if they were the same.

"All creatures that can swim are fish.People can swim.Therefore people are fish." This syllogism is _ correct and _ incorrect.

When presented with more information than they actually need,people find it _ to solve problems because they ______ the irrelevant information.