Question 1

The tendency to continue using solutions that have worked in the past,even though better alternatives may exist is known as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional fixedness 
B)  mental set 
C)  confirmation bias 
D)  error tendency 
A)  functional fixedness 
B)  mental set 
C)  confirmation bias 
D)  error tendency

Question 2

I administer my newly developed intelligence measure to a group of third-graders.Two weeks later,I administer the exact same measure to the exact same third graders.Using this process,I can check the test's ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  content validity 
B)  predictive validity 
C)  test-retest reliability 
D)  alternative forms reliability 
A)  content validity 
B)  predictive validity 
C)  test-retest reliability 
D)  alternative forms reliability

Question 3

Human brains have been shaped to facilitate reflective thought and imagery,abilities essential for complex decision making and problem solving.From this perspective,language use evolved as a means of facilitating the construction of an inner reality that we call ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive significance 
B)  social 
C)  consciousness 
D)  behavioral 
A)  cognitive significance 
B)  social 
C)  consciousness 
D)  behavioral

Question 4

What are the various "internal" obstacles that can impede problem solving?

Accepted Answer

Three common internal obstacles are the

Question 5

Most individuals with mental retardation are ____ retarded.

Accepted Answer

A)  mildly 
B)  moderately 
C)  severely 
D)  profoundly 
A)  mildly 
B)  moderately 
C)  severely 
D)  profoundly

Question 6

How many morphemes are contained in the word tourists?

Accepted Answer

A)  One 
B)  Two 
C)  Three 
D)  Four 
A)  One 
B)  Two 
C)  Three 
D)  Four

The tendency to continue using solutions that have worked in the past,even though better alternatives may exist is known as ____.

I administer my newly developed intelligence measure to a group of third-graders.Two weeks later,I administer the exact same measure to the exact same third graders.Using this process,I can check the test's ____.

Human brains have been shaped to facilitate reflective thought and imagery,abilities essential for complex decision making and problem solving.From this perspective,language use evolved as a means of facilitating the construction of an inner reality that we call ____.

What are the various "internal" obstacles that can impede problem solving?

Most individuals with mental retardation are ____ retarded.

How many morphemes are contained in the word tourists?

Psychology As a Science

Neural and Genetic Bases of Behavior

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Psychological Disorders and Their Treatment

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Exam 8: Language, thinking, and Intelligence

The tendency to continue using solutions that have worked in the past,even though better alternatives may exist is known as ____.

I administer my newly developed intelligence measure to a group of third-graders.Two weeks later,I administer the exact same measure to the exact same third graders.Using this process,I can check the test's ____.

Human brains have been shaped to facilitate reflective thought and imagery,abilities essential for complex decision making and problem solving.From this perspective,language use evolved as a means of facilitating the construction of an inner reality that we call ____.

What are the various "internal" obstacles that can impede problem solving?

Most individuals with mental retardation are ____ retarded.

How many morphemes are contained in the word tourists?

Psychology As a Science

Neural and Genetic Bases of Behavior

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Psychological Disorders and Their Treatment

Stress, coping, and Health

Social Behavior

Filters