Question 1

When John uses his knowledge to reason,make decisions,and adapt to environmental challenges,he is

Accepted Answer

A)  showing intelligence. 
B)  avoiding a mental set. 
C)  showing insight. 
D)  avoiding functional fixedness. 
A)  showing intelligence. 
B)  avoiding a mental set. 
C)  showing insight. 
D)  avoiding functional fixedness.

Question 2

When Dave started driving,he had to use a navigation system to get around his city.Over time,Dave could drive through his city without the navigation system because he knew the
Names of all the roads and had a visual image in his mind of where they are.Dave has most
Likely developed a ________ of his city.

Accepted Answer

A)  categorical representation 
B)  mental map 
C)  symbolic representation 
D)  series of individual prototypes 
A)  categorical representation 
B)  mental map 
C)  symbolic representation 
D)  series of individual prototypes

Question 3

The type of thinking that uses shortcuts to allow one to make a decision quickly,without considering all of the evidence,is called

Accepted Answer

A)  a heuristic. 
B)  insight. 
C)  an algorithm. 
D)  framing. 
A)  a heuristic. 
B)  insight. 
C)  an algorithm. 
D)  framing.

Question 4

Dr.Green is a respected therapist.His clients appreciate his ability to recognize and understand their feelings during difficult situations,even when they themselves do not
Understand their own feelings.Based on this,Dr.Green appears to have very high ________
Intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A)  linguistic 
B)  emotional 
C)  practical 
D)  general 
A)  linguistic 
B)  emotional 
C)  practical 
D)  general

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of problem solving that could happen in your life?

Accepted Answer

A)  You test whether your opinion that chocolate is the best dessert is true. 
B)  You look at three different internship offers before accepting one of the offers. 
C)  You figure out how to get to work after your car breaks down. 
D)  You decide which restaurant to go to after reading online reviews. 
A)  You test whether your opinion that chocolate is the best dessert is true. 
B)  You look at three different internship offers before accepting one of the offers. 
C)  You figure out how to get to work after your car breaks down. 
D)  You decide which restaurant to go to after reading online reviews.

Question 6

Your rent is due,but you are short $100.You find a way around this obstacle to meet the goal of paying the rent by offering to clean your friend's house for $100.You now have
Enough money to pay your rent.To reach your goal,you have just used the thinking
Strategy of

Accepted Answer

A)  reasoning. 
B)  decision making. 
C)  problem solving. 
D)  framing. 
A)  reasoning. 
B)  decision making. 
C)  problem solving. 
D)  framing.

Question 7

The SAT is a psychometric test,which means that it is

Accepted Answer

A)  an intelligence test that gives an IQ score based on a person's performance. 
B)  an achievement test that reveals what knowledge and skills a person has. 
C)  definitely valid but may not be reliable. 
D)  a standardized test that is administered the same way for all students and scored objectively. 
A)  an intelligence test that gives an IQ score based on a person's performance. 
B)  an achievement test that reveals what knowledge and skills a person has. 
C)  definitely valid but may not be reliable. 
D)  a standardized test that is administered the same way for all students and scored objectively.

Question 8

There are three common strategies for revising mental representations.Which of the following correctly pairs the strategy with an example of that strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  restructuring;novel-uses task 
B)  functional fixedness;the dunker candle task 
C)  mental sets;the nine-dot-problem 
D)  insight;working backward 
A)  restructuring;novel-uses task 
B)  functional fixedness;the dunker candle task 
C)  mental sets;the nine-dot-problem 
D)  insight;working backward

Question 9

Which of the following is one way in which stereotype threat interferes with performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  It primes the stereotype that causes stereotype-consistent behavior. 
B)  It increases the illusion of control over performance. 
C)  It undermines confidence and motivation. 
D)  It exhausts the individual before the performance is completed. 
A)  It primes the stereotype that causes stereotype-consistent behavior. 
B)  It increases the illusion of control over performance. 
C)  It undermines confidence and motivation. 
D)  It exhausts the individual before the performance is completed.

Question 10

How could you use formal reasoning to help improve your life?

Accepted Answer

A)  determine whether chocolate is healthy by using your own knowledge and other people's opinions 
B)  test whether walking improves moods by collecting empirical evidence to evaluate your hypothesis 
C)  evaluate whether the current president improves helping behavior by collecting social media opinions 
D)  examine whether heat increases aggression by remembering your own personal experiences 
A)  determine whether chocolate is healthy by using your own knowledge and other people's opinions 
B)  test whether walking improves moods by collecting empirical evidence to evaluate your hypothesis 
C)  evaluate whether the current president improves helping behavior by collecting social media opinions 
D)  examine whether heat increases aggression by remembering your own personal experiences

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of stereotype threat?

Accepted Answer

A)  It causes distraction and anxiety. 
B)  It reduces the short-term memory capacity. 
C)  It undermines confidence and motivation. 
D)  It disorganizes information in long-term memory. 
A)  It causes distraction and anxiety. 
B)  It reduces the short-term memory capacity. 
C)  It undermines confidence and motivation. 
D)  It disorganizes information in long-term memory.

Question 12

Stella takes an Advanced Placement English Literature test,which is designed to assess what knowledge and skills she has learned in that subject.Stella is taking a(n) ________ test.

Accepted Answer

A)  content 
B)  performance 
C)  aptitude 
D)  achievement 
A)  content 
B)  performance 
C)  aptitude 
D)  achievement

Question 13

Jackie's new roommate is Asian.Even though Jackie doesn't know anything about her roommate,she assumes that her roommate will be good at math and asks her roommate for
Math tutoring as soon as she meets her.Jackie is using a ________ to guide her interactions
With her roommate.

Accepted Answer

A)  positive stereotype 
B)  negative stereotype 
C)  positive schema 
D)  negative schema 
A)  positive stereotype 
B)  negative stereotype 
C)  positive schema 
D)  negative schema

Question 14

How could you use informal reasoning to help improve your life?

Accepted Answer

A)  collect others' opinions and your own knowledge to decide if blonds have more fun 
B)  collect empirical data to examine whether naps reduce accidental injuries 
C)  conduct a research study to test your idea that exercising can increase creativity 
D)  use the scientific method to examine whether sunny weather improves mood 
A)  collect others' opinions and your own knowledge to decide if blonds have more fun 
B)  collect empirical data to examine whether naps reduce accidental injuries 
C)  conduct a research study to test your idea that exercising can increase creativity 
D)  use the scientific method to examine whether sunny weather improves mood

Question 15

Sam always buys one specific brand of cell phones because she believes that brand is the most reliable.Sam is using ________ to decide what cell phone to buy,which may help her
Save time picking out her next cell phone.

Accepted Answer

A)  restructuring 
B)  formal reasoning 
C)  an algorithm 
D)  a heuristic 
A)  restructuring 
B)  formal reasoning 
C)  an algorithm 
D)  a heuristic

Question 16

While moving into a new apartment,Cole needed to hold the door open but he did not have a doorstop.Instead,he used his heavy potted plant to prop open the door.Cole solved
This problem by

Accepted Answer

A)  overcoming functional fixedness. 
B)  framing. 
C)  restructuring. 
D)  using a mental set. 
A)  overcoming functional fixedness. 
B)  framing. 
C)  restructuring. 
D)  using a mental set.

Question 17

When people group several concepts together,such as baseball,basketball,and football, based on the shared property of being so-called ball sports,they are creating a ________
Of the concepts.

Accepted Answer

A)  prototype 
B)  category 
C)  exemplar 
D)  mental map 
A)  prototype 
B)  category 
C)  exemplar 
D)  mental map

Question 18

Bob believes that the Seahawks will win the Super Bowl this year.To see whether you agree with Bob,you read a variety of online reviews about the Seahawks and their opponents
And compare the statistics for each team.To determine whether Bob's conclusion is
Reasonable,you are engaging in

Accepted Answer

A)  reasoning. 
B)  problem solving. 
C)  decision making. 
D)  heuristics. 
A)  reasoning. 
B)  problem solving. 
C)  decision making. 
D)  heuristics.

When John uses his knowledge to reason,make decisions,and adapt to environmental challenges,he is

The type of thinking that uses shortcuts to allow one to make a decision quickly,without considering all of the evidence,is called

Dr.Green is a respected therapist.His clients appreciate his ability to recognize and understand their feelings during difficult situations,even when they themselves do not Understand their own feelings.Based on this,Dr.Green appears to have very high ________ Intelligence.

Which of the following is an example of problem solving that could happen in your life?

Your rent is due,but you are short $100.You find a way around this obstacle to meet the goal of paying the rent by offering to clean your friend's house for $100.You now have Enough money to pay your rent.To reach your goal,you have just used the thinking Strategy of

The SAT is a psychometric test,which means that it is

There are three common strategies for revising mental representations.Which of the following correctly pairs the strategy with an example of that strategy?

Which of the following is one way in which stereotype threat interferes with performance?

How could you use formal reasoning to help improve your life?

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of stereotype threat?

Stella takes an Advanced Placement English Literature test,which is designed to assess what knowledge and skills she has learned in that subject.Stella is taking a(n) ________ test.

Jackie's new roommate is Asian.Even though Jackie doesn't know anything about her roommate,she assumes that her roommate will be good at math and asks her roommate for Math tutoring as soon as she meets her.Jackie is using a ________ to guide her interactions With her roommate.

How could you use informal reasoning to help improve your life?

Sam always buys one specific brand of cell phones because she believes that brand is the most reliable.Sam is using ________ to decide what cell phone to buy,which may help her Save time picking out her next cell phone.

While moving into a new apartment,Cole needed to hold the door open but he did not have a doorstop.Instead,he used his heavy potted plant to prop open the door.Cole solved This problem by

When people group several concepts together,such as baseball,basketball,and football, based on the shared property of being so-called ball sports,they are creating a ________ Of the concepts.

Bob believes that the Seahawks will win the Super Bowl this year.To see whether you agree with Bob,you read a variety of online reviews about the Seahawks and their opponents And compare the statistics for each team.To determine whether Bob's conclusion is Reasonable,you are engaging in

Introducing the World of Psychology

The Role of Biology in Psychology

Consciousness

Development Across the Life Span

Sensation and Perception

Learning

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Motivation and Emotion

Sex, gender, and Sexuality

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Self and Personality

Psychological Disorders

Psychological Treatments

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Exam 8: Thinking and Intelligence

When John uses his knowledge to reason,make decisions,and adapt to environmental challenges,he is

The type of thinking that uses shortcuts to allow one to make a decision quickly,without considering all of the evidence,is called

Dr.Green is a respected therapist.His clients appreciate his ability to recognize and understand their feelings during difficult situations,even when they themselves do not Understand their own feelings.Based on this,Dr.Green appears to have very high ________ Intelligence.

Which of the following is an example of problem solving that could happen in your life?

Your rent is due,but you are short $100.You find a way around this obstacle to meet the goal of paying the rent by offering to clean your friend's house for $100.You now have Enough money to pay your rent.To reach your goal,you have just used the thinking Strategy of

The SAT is a psychometric test,which means that it is

There are three common strategies for revising mental representations.Which of the following correctly pairs the strategy with an example of that strategy?

Which of the following is one way in which stereotype threat interferes with performance?

How could you use formal reasoning to help improve your life?

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of stereotype threat?

Stella takes an Advanced Placement English Literature test,which is designed to assess what knowledge and skills she has learned in that subject.Stella is taking a(n) ________ test.

Jackie's new roommate is Asian.Even though Jackie doesn't know anything about her roommate,she assumes that her roommate will be good at math and asks her roommate for Math tutoring as soon as she meets her.Jackie is using a ________ to guide her interactions With her roommate.

How could you use informal reasoning to help improve your life?

Sam always buys one specific brand of cell phones because she believes that brand is the most reliable.Sam is using ________ to decide what cell phone to buy,which may help her Save time picking out her next cell phone.

While moving into a new apartment,Cole needed to hold the door open but he did not have a doorstop.Instead,he used his heavy potted plant to prop open the door.Cole solved This problem by

When people group several concepts together,such as baseball,basketball,and football, based on the shared property of being so-called ball sports,they are creating a ________ Of the concepts.

Bob believes that the Seahawks will win the Super Bowl this year.To see whether you agree with Bob,you read a variety of online reviews about the Seahawks and their opponents And compare the statistics for each team.To determine whether Bob's conclusion is Reasonable,you are engaging in

Introducing the World of Psychology

The Role of Biology in Psychology

Consciousness

Development Across the Life Span

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Motivation and Emotion

Sex, gender, and Sexuality

Health and Well-Being

Social Psychology

Self and Personality

Psychological Disorders

Psychological Treatments

Filters