Exam 27: A: Thinking

Jamilla systematically tried each successive key on her dad's key ring until she found the one that unlocked his office door. This best illustrates problem solving by means of

In testing thousands of different materials for use as light bulb filaments, Thomas Edison best illustrated a problem-solving approach known as

Experimental participants reviewed two research studies, one supporting and the other refuting the crime-deterring effectiveness of capital punishment. Afterward, the opinions of those who initially favored the use of capital punishment became ________ favorable toward its use. The opinions of those who initially opposed the use of capital punishment became ________ favorable toward its use.

After learning that her two best friends had lost their jobs, Mariah began to grossly overestimate the national unemployment rate. Mariah's reaction best illustrates the consequences of

Emotion-laden images of unusual but vivid cases of abducted children may lead many parents to experience exaggerated fears of letting their children walk to school. The exaggerated fears best illustrate the impact of

Psychologist Wolfgang Köhler placed a piece of fruit and a long stick outside chimpanzee Sultan's cage. Inside the cage he placed a short stick. Prior to gaining insight into the solution of the problem Sultan used

An effort to "consider the opposite" would be most likely to inhibit

Logical, methodical step-by-step procedures for solving problems are called

Sophie has an unrealistically negative self-image, which no one seems able to change. This best illustrates the importance of

In trying to solve a potentially complicated problem quickly, we are most likely to rely on

Jahmal cites his cousin Luana's many car accidents as evidence that women are worse drivers than men. He overlooks the fact that his wife and three daughters have had far fewer car accidents than he and his two sons. Jahmal's prejudicial conclusion about women's driving skills best illustrates the effects of

Students were asked to figure out the rule used to devise the three-number sequence 2-4-6. After generating sets of three numbers to learn whether their sets met the rule, they typically convinced themselves of the wrong rule. Their errors best illustrate the impact of

People's automatic, unconscious associations with a political position can predict their future decisions before they consciously make up their minds. This best illustrates the power of

A best example of a category of objects, events, ideas, or people is called a(n)

Many people perceive carjackings as more serious threats to their lives than failing to use seat belts because carjackings are so much more memorable. This best illustrates the importance of

A sudden realization of the solution to a problem is called

Many people are less supportive of paying a "carbon tax" than of paying an equivalent cost in the form of a "carbon offset" fee. This best illustrates the impact of

Weather forecasters typically avoid overconfidence when making weather predictions because they

When we use the term Hispanic to refer to a category of people, we are using this word as a(n)

Encouraging people to elaborate on why their own personal views on an issue are correct is most likely to promote