Question 1

Estimating the probability of something based on how well the circumstances match your existing prototype for that event or object is called _________.

Accepted Answer

A) functional fixedness 
B) the availability heuristic 
C) the representative heuristic 
D) a mental set 
A) functional fixedness 
B) the availability heuristic 
C) the representative heuristic 
D) a mental set

Question 2

The set of grammatical rules that specify put words in the correct order is called _________.

Accepted Answer

A) grammar 
B) syntax 
C) semantics 
D) pragmatics 
A) grammar 
B) syntax 
C) semantics 
D) pragmatics

Question 3

When you use a knife as a screwdriver, you have _________.

Accepted Answer

A) overcome functional fixedness 
B) used a prototype of the screwdriver 
C) used a subcategory of a screwdriver 
D) created a new concept of screwdriver 
A) overcome functional fixedness 
B) used a prototype of the screwdriver 
C) used a subcategory of a screwdriver 
D) created a new concept of screwdriver

Question 4

The idea that people differ in their "profiles of intelligence," showing unique patterns of strengths and weaknesses, is related to _________.

Accepted Answer

A) Guilford's 120-factor model of intelligence 
B) Thurston's triarchical theory of successful intelligence 
C) Cattell's two-factor theory of intelligence 
D) Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences 
A) Guilford's 120-factor model of intelligence 
B) Thurston's triarchical theory of successful intelligence 
C) Cattell's two-factor theory of intelligence 
D) Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences

Question 5

Current research regarding the origins of intellectual capacity suggests _________.

Accepted Answer

A) nature and nurture both have an impact, but the amount can't be determined 
B) that nature has greater impact than nurture 
C) that nurture has greater impact than nature 
D) that nature and nurture have equal impact 
A) nature and nurture both have an impact, but the amount can't be determined 
B) that nature has greater impact than nurture 
C) that nurture has greater impact than nature 
D) that nature and nurture have equal impact

Question 6

An artificial or formal concept arises from _________.

Accepted Answer

A) the natural world or environment 
B) hypothesis testing and prototypes 
C) mental images or prototypes 
D) logical rules or definitions 
A) the natural world or environment 
B) hypothesis testing and prototypes 
C) mental images or prototypes 
D) logical rules or definitions

Question 7

Using words to include objects that do not fall within the words' meaning is called ___.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Using words to include objects that do...

Question 8

The Wechsler Intelligence Scales yields all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) scores of crystallized and fluid intelligence 
B) a verbal score 
C) a fluidity score 
D) an overall intelligence score 
A) scores of crystallized and fluid intelligence 
B) a verbal score 
C) a fluidity score 
D) an overall intelligence score

Question 9

A motor vehicle is called an automobile.Automobiles can include trucks, cars, and motorcycles.Cars might include sedans or coupes.In this hierarchy, a sedan is an example of a(n)________ concept.

Accepted Answer

A) basic 
B) higher-order 
C) lower-order 
D) fuzzy 
A) basic 
B) higher-order 
C) lower-order 
D) fuzzy

Question 10

When you are identifying facts, distinguishing relevant from irrelevant facts, and defining a goal, you are in the ________ stage of problem-solving

Accepted Answer

A) initial 
B) preparation 
C) production 
D) attribution 
A) initial 
B) preparation 
C) production 
D) attribution

Question 11

The use of an algorithm might be most useful for which of the following tasks?

Accepted Answer

A) deciding which attraction you want to visit at an amusement park 
B) deciding on a partner 
C) computing your grade point average 
D) learning to paint an abstract picture 
A) deciding which attraction you want to visit at an amusement park 
B) deciding on a partner 
C) computing your grade point average 
D) learning to paint an abstract picture

Question 12

The definition of intelligence stated in your textbook stresses the capacity to _________.

Accepted Answer

A) perform in school and on the job at a level that warrants advancement 
B) read, write, and make computations in a timely manner 
C) perform verbally and physically at a level that is higher than average 
D) think rationally, act purposefully, profit from experience, and deal effectively with the environment 
A) perform in school and on the job at a level that warrants advancement 
B) read, write, and make computations in a timely manner 
C) perform verbally and physically at a level that is higher than average 
D) think rationally, act purposefully, profit from experience, and deal effectively with the environment

Question 13

________ intelligence underlies all intellectual behavior, and includes reasoning, problem solving, and performing well in all areas of cognition.

Accepted Answer

A) Crystallized 
B) Fluid 
C) Practical 
D) General 
A) Crystallized 
B) Fluid 
C) Practical 
D) General

Question 14

When members of a minority group doubt their abilities and fear they may fulfill their group's negative typecast, they are experiencing _________.

Accepted Answer

A) prejudice 
B) discrimination 
C) self-fulfilling prophecy 
D) stereotype threat 
A) prejudice 
B) discrimination 
C) self-fulfilling prophecy 
D) stereotype threat

Question 15

Charlise is general able to follow daily routines, but needs supervision.After she receives extensive training, she is able to learn some basic communication skills.(Charlise has an IQ of 33)She suffers from ________ intellectual disability.

Accepted Answer

A) mild 
B) moderate 
C) severe 
D) profound 
A) mild 
B) moderate 
C) severe 
D) profound

Question 16

A cognitive process that produces many alternative solutions to the same problem is called ________ thinking.

Accepted Answer

A) flexible 
B) divergent 
C) convergent 
D) individual 
A) flexible 
B) divergent 
C) convergent 
D) individual

Question 17

The ________ is the ability of a test to measure what it is designed to measure.

Accepted Answer

A) standardization curve 
B) validity 
C) reliability 
D) normalization 
A) standardization curve 
B) validity 
C) reliability 
D) normalization

Question 18

Research indicates ________ can communicate using hand signals/sign language.

Accepted Answer

A) chimpanzees 
B) African parrots 
C) cats 
D) whales 
A) chimpanzees 
B) African parrots 
C) cats 
D) whales

Question 19

A logical, step-by-step procedure that, if followed, will eventually solve a problem is called a(n)_________.

Accepted Answer

A) algorithm 
B) heuristic 
C) prototype 
D) brainstorming 
A) algorithm 
B) heuristic 
C) prototype 
D) brainstorming

Question 20

Which of the following would support a genetic contribution to intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A) The degree of similarity for IQ scores is the same for identical and fraternal twins. 
B) Fraternal twins have more similar IQ scores than fraternal twins. 
C) Identical twins have more similar IQ scores than fraternal twins. 
D) Those who are adopted are more similar in intelligence to their adoptive parents than to their biological parents. 
A) The degree of similarity for IQ scores is the same for identical and fraternal twins. 
B) Fraternal twins have more similar IQ scores than fraternal twins. 
C) Identical twins have more similar IQ scores than fraternal twins. 
D) Those who are adopted are more similar in intelligence to their adoptive parents than to their biological parents.

Estimating the probability of something based on how well the circumstances match your existing prototype for that event or object is called _________.

The set of grammatical rules that specify put words in the correct order is called _________.

When you use a knife as a screwdriver, you have _________.

The idea that people differ in their "profiles of intelligence," showing unique patterns of strengths and weaknesses, is related to _________.

Current research regarding the origins of intellectual capacity suggests _________.

An artificial or formal concept arises from _________.

Using words to include objects that do not fall within the words' meaning is called ___.

The Wechsler Intelligence Scales yields all but which of the following?

A motor vehicle is called an automobile.Automobiles can include trucks, cars, and motorcycles.Cars might include sedans or coupes.In this hierarchy, a sedan is an example of a(n)________ concept.

When you are identifying facts, distinguishing relevant from irrelevant facts, and defining a goal, you are in the ________ stage of problem-solving

The use of an algorithm might be most useful for which of the following tasks?

The definition of intelligence stated in your textbook stresses the capacity to _________.

________ intelligence underlies all intellectual behavior, and includes reasoning, problem solving, and performing well in all areas of cognition.

When members of a minority group doubt their abilities and fear they may fulfill their group's negative typecast, they are experiencing _________.

Charlise is general able to follow daily routines, but needs supervision.After she receives extensive training, she is able to learn some basic communication skills.(Charlise has an IQ of 33)She suffers from ________ intellectual disability.

A cognitive process that produces many alternative solutions to the same problem is called ________ thinking.

The ________ is the ability of a test to measure what it is designed to measure.

Research indicates ________ can communicate using hand signals/sign language.

A logical, step-by-step procedure that, if followed, will eventually solve a problem is called a(n)_________.

Which of the following would support a genetic contribution to intelligence?

Introduction and Research Methods

Neuroscience and Biological Foundations

Stress and Health Psychology

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Life Span Development I

Life Span Development II

Gender and Human Sexuality

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Therapy

Social Psychology

Industrialorganizational Psychology

Psychology at Work in the Global Economy

Filters

Exam 8: Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

Estimating the probability of something based on how well the circumstances match your existing prototype for that event or object is called _________.

The set of grammatical rules that specify put words in the correct order is called _________.

When you use a knife as a screwdriver, you have _________.

The idea that people differ in their "profiles of intelligence," showing unique patterns of strengths and weaknesses, is related to _________.

Current research regarding the origins of intellectual capacity suggests _________.

An artificial or formal concept arises from _________.

Using words to include objects that do not fall within the words' meaning is called ___.

The Wechsler Intelligence Scales yields all but which of the following?

A motor vehicle is called an automobile.Automobiles can include trucks, cars, and motorcycles.Cars might include sedans or coupes.In this hierarchy, a sedan is an example of a(n)________ concept.

When you are identifying facts, distinguishing relevant from irrelevant facts, and defining a goal, you are in the ________ stage of problem-solving

The use of an algorithm might be most useful for which of the following tasks?

The definition of intelligence stated in your textbook stresses the capacity to _________.

________ intelligence underlies all intellectual behavior, and includes reasoning, problem solving, and performing well in all areas of cognition.

When members of a minority group doubt their abilities and fear they may fulfill their group's negative typecast, they are experiencing _________.

Charlise is general able to follow daily routines, but needs supervision.After she receives extensive training, she is able to learn some basic communication skills.(Charlise has an IQ of 33)She suffers from ________ intellectual disability.

A cognitive process that produces many alternative solutions to the same problem is called ________ thinking.

The ________ is the ability of a test to measure what it is designed to measure.

Research indicates ________ can communicate using hand signals/sign language.

A logical, step-by-step procedure that, if followed, will eventually solve a problem is called a(n)_________.

Which of the following would support a genetic contribution to intelligence?

Introduction and Research Methods

Neuroscience and Biological Foundations

Stress and Health Psychology

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Life Span Development I

Life Span Development II

Gender and Human Sexuality

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Therapy

Social Psychology

Industrialorganizational Psychology

Psychology at Work in the Global Economy

Filters