Question 1

On a creativity test, the novelty of solutions refers to one's

Accepted Answer

A) fluency. 
B) originality. 
C) flexibility. 
D) convergent thought. 
A) fluency. 
B) originality. 
C) flexibility. 
D) convergent thought.

Question 2

Beliefs, such as "fantasy and playfulness are only for children," can interfere with problem solving and are called __________ barriers.

Accepted Answer

A) cultural 
B) learned 
C) perceptual 
D) emotional 
A) cultural 
B) learned 
C) perceptual 
D) emotional

Question 3

Decision making often can be influenced by the way that a problem is stated or structured, which is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) the base rate. 
B) framing. 
C) the denotative meaning. 
D) transformation. 
A) the base rate. 
B) framing. 
C) the denotative meaning. 
D) transformation.

Question 4

In his study of thinking, Duncker found that the first step in problem solving based on understanding is to discover

Accepted Answer

A) a number of functional solutions. 
B) the set of rules that lead to the solution. 
C) the general properties of a correct solution. 
D) the implicit actions for solving the problem. 
A) a number of functional solutions. 
B) the set of rules that lead to the solution. 
C) the general properties of a correct solution. 
D) the implicit actions for solving the problem.

Question 5

When we group together all cars, regardless of the make of an individual car, because they share common characteristics or attributes, we are using

Accepted Answer

A) algorithms. 
B) heuristics. 
C) concept formation. 
D) divergent thinking. 
A) algorithms. 
B) heuristics. 
C) concept formation. 
D) divergent thinking.

Question 6

In his study of thinking, Duncker found that the second step in problem solving based on understanding is to

Accepted Answer

A) propose a number of functional solutions. 
B) determine the general properties of a correct solution. 
C) enumerate all the implicit actions for solving the problem. 
D) approach solutions using a trial-and-error method. 
A) propose a number of functional solutions. 
B) determine the general properties of a correct solution. 
C) enumerate all the implicit actions for solving the problem. 
D) approach solutions using a trial-and-error method.

Question 7

You are directed to go to the orientation session in Ivy Hall, which is the large building to your right as you enter the south entrance to the MCC campus. These directions illustrate __________ concepts.

Accepted Answer

A) prototypical 
B) relational 
C) disjunctive 
D) conjunctive 
A) prototypical 
B) relational 
C) disjunctive 
D) conjunctive

Question 8

A quick, impulsive thought that does not typically make use of formal logic or clear reasoning is referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

intuition,

Question 9

Uncle, aunt, brother, and sister would all be considered

Accepted Answer

A) prototypes. 
B) relational concepts. 
C) disjunctive concepts. 
D) conjunctive concepts. 
A) prototypes. 
B) relational concepts. 
C) disjunctive concepts. 
D) conjunctive concepts.

Question 10

The idea that the words we use not only reflect our thoughts but can shape them as well is known as the linguistic relativity hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If you translated "Pepsi is for the younger generation" into Spanish and the translation reads "Pepsi reverses aging," you have a problem with

Accepted Answer

A) morphemes. 
B) phonemes. 
C) semantics. 
D) grammar. 
A) morphemes. 
B) phonemes. 
C) semantics. 
D) grammar.

Question 12

Kinesthetic imagery is created from remembered or imagined

Accepted Answer

A) muscular sensations. 
B) auditory sensations. 
C) visual illusions. 
D) intuitive impressions. 
A) muscular sensations. 
B) auditory sensations. 
C) visual illusions. 
D) intuitive impressions.

Question 13

The DSM-5 has specific criteria and guidelines that help psychologists to determine the particular mental illness that a client is exhibiting. The use of the diagnostic criteria in the DSM-5 illustrates the use of

Accepted Answer

A) prototypes. 
B) conceptual rules. 
C) negative instances. 
D) framing. 
A) prototypes. 
B) conceptual rules. 
C) negative instances. 
D) framing.

Question 14

Cognitive psychologist Lera Boroditsky has reported that aboriginal children from Cape York, Australia, can accurately point to any compass direction as early as age five. In contrast, most Americans cannot do this even as adults. Boroditsky believes this is due to the

Accepted Answer

A) aboriginal children of Cape York developing a more refined kinesthetic imagery than the children in America. 
B) aboriginal children of Cape York using more synesthesia in their everyday problem solving as compared to American children. 
C) tendency of the aboriginal children from Cape York to use heuristics in problem solving, while the American children tend to use algorithms for problem solving. 
D) exclusive use of absolute directional references in the language spoken by the aboriginals of Cape York as opposed to the use of relative directional references by Americans. 
A) aboriginal children of Cape York developing a more refined kinesthetic imagery than the children in America. 
B) aboriginal children of Cape York using more synesthesia in their everyday problem solving as compared to American children. 
C) tendency of the aboriginal children from Cape York to use heuristics in problem solving, while the American children tend to use algorithms for problem solving. 
D) exclusive use of absolute directional references in the language spoken by the aboriginals of Cape York as opposed to the use of relative directional references by Americans.

Question 15

Regarding highly creative people, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Although people with high IQs can be quite creative, creativity test scores and IQ test scores are only weakly correlated. 
B) Creative people usually have a very narrow range of knowledge and interests. 
C) Creative people are good at using mental images and metaphors in thinking. 
D) Creative people are unconventional and nonconforming primarily in their work but, otherwise, do not have unusual, outlandish, or bizarre personalities. 
A) Although people with high IQs can be quite creative, creativity test scores and IQ test scores are only weakly correlated. 
B) Creative people usually have a very narrow range of knowledge and interests. 
C) Creative people are good at using mental images and metaphors in thinking. 
D) Creative people are unconventional and nonconforming primarily in their work but, otherwise, do not have unusual, outlandish, or bizarre personalities.

Question 16

Mental imagery can involve all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) picture-like visual images. 
B) images for smell, taste, and pain. 
C) the mental rotation of the imaged object. 
D) words and categories of objects. 
A) picture-like visual images. 
B) images for smell, taste, and pain. 
C) the mental rotation of the imaged object. 
D) words and categories of objects.

Question 17

During brainstorming, ideas should first be produced without regard for logic, organization, accuracy, practicality, or any other evaluation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The process of classifying information into meaningful categories is called

Accepted Answer

A) prototyping. 
B) the random search strategy. 
C) synesthesia. 
D) concept formation. 
A) prototyping. 
B) the random search strategy. 
C) synesthesia. 
D) concept formation.

Question 19

Jasmine is taking a creativity test and is asked "What would happen if everyone in the world became colorblind and could only see black, white, and shades of gray?" Jasmine is taking the

Accepted Answer

A) Thematic Apperception Test. 
B) Consequences Test. 
C) Unusual Uses Test. 
D) Anagrams Test. 
A) Thematic Apperception Test. 
B) Consequences Test. 
C) Unusual Uses Test. 
D) Anagrams Test.

Question 20

Like English, Kuuk Thaayorre, the language of the Cape York Australian aboriginals, has words for "north," "south," and so on; but unlike English, Kuuk Thaayorre lacks words for "left" and "right" that are considered which type of directional reference?

Accepted Answer

A) absolute 
B) relative 
C) conjunctive 
D) disjunctive 
A) absolute 
B) relative 
C) conjunctive 
D) disjunctive

On a creativity test, the novelty of solutions refers to one's

Beliefs, such as "fantasy and playfulness are only for children," can interfere with problem solving and are called __________ barriers.

Decision making often can be influenced by the way that a problem is stated or structured, which is referred to as

In his study of thinking, Duncker found that the first step in problem solving based on understanding is to discover

When we group together all cars, regardless of the make of an individual car, because they share common characteristics or attributes, we are using

In his study of thinking, Duncker found that the second step in problem solving based on understanding is to

You are directed to go to the orientation session in Ivy Hall, which is the large building to your right as you enter the south entrance to the MCC campus. These directions illustrate __________ concepts.

A quick, impulsive thought that does not typically make use of formal logic or clear reasoning is referred to as __________.

Uncle, aunt, brother, and sister would all be considered

The idea that the words we use not only reflect our thoughts but can shape them as well is known as the linguistic relativity hypothesis.

If you translated "Pepsi is for the younger generation" into Spanish and the translation reads "Pepsi reverses aging," you have a problem with

Kinesthetic imagery is created from remembered or imagined

The DSM-5 has specific criteria and guidelines that help psychologists to determine the particular mental illness that a client is exhibiting. The use of the diagnostic criteria in the DSM-5 illustrates the use of

Cognitive psychologist Lera Boroditsky has reported that aboriginal children from Cape York, Australia, can accurately point to any compass direction as early as age five. In contrast, most Americans cannot do this even as adults. Boroditsky believes this is due to the

Regarding highly creative people, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Mental imagery can involve all of the following EXCEPT

During brainstorming, ideas should first be produced without regard for logic, organization, accuracy, practicality, or any other evaluation.

The process of classifying information into meaningful categories is called

Jasmine is taking a creativity test and is asked "What would happen if everyone in the world became colorblind and could only see black, white, and shades of gray?" Jasmine is taking the

Like English, Kuuk Thaayorre, the language of the Cape York Australian aboriginals, has words for "north," "south," and so on; but unlike English, Kuuk Thaayorre lacks words for "left" and "right" that are considered which type of directional reference?

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Exam 8: Cognition, Language, and Creativity

On a creativity test, the novelty of solutions refers to one's

Beliefs, such as "fantasy and playfulness are only for children," can interfere with problem solving and are called __________ barriers.

Decision making often can be influenced by the way that a problem is stated or structured, which is referred to as

In his study of thinking, Duncker found that the first step in problem solving based on understanding is to discover

When we group together all cars, regardless of the make of an individual car, because they share common characteristics or attributes, we are using

In his study of thinking, Duncker found that the second step in problem solving based on understanding is to

You are directed to go to the orientation session in Ivy Hall, which is the large building to your right as you enter the south entrance to the MCC campus. These directions illustrate __________ concepts.

A quick, impulsive thought that does not typically make use of formal logic or clear reasoning is referred to as __________.

Uncle, aunt, brother, and sister would all be considered

The idea that the words we use not only reflect our thoughts but can shape them as well is known as the linguistic relativity hypothesis.

If you translated "Pepsi is for the younger generation" into Spanish and the translation reads "Pepsi reverses aging," you have a problem with

Kinesthetic imagery is created from remembered or imagined

The DSM-5 has specific criteria and guidelines that help psychologists to determine the particular mental illness that a client is exhibiting. The use of the diagnostic criteria in the DSM-5 illustrates the use of

Cognitive psychologist Lera Boroditsky has reported that aboriginal children from Cape York, Australia, can accurately point to any compass direction as early as age five. In contrast, most Americans cannot do this even as adults. Boroditsky believes this is due to the

Regarding highly creative people, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Mental imagery can involve all of the following EXCEPT

During brainstorming, ideas should first be produced without regard for logic, organization, accuracy, practicality, or any other evaluation.

The process of classifying information into meaningful categories is called

Jasmine is taking a creativity test and is asked "What would happen if everyone in the world became colorblind and could only see black, white, and shades of gray?" Jasmine is taking the

Like English, Kuuk Thaayorre, the language of the Cape York Australian aboriginals, has words for "north," "south," and so on; but unlike English, Kuuk Thaayorre lacks words for "left" and "right" that are considered which type of directional reference?

Psychology, Critical Thinking, and Science

Brain and Behavior

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Conditioning and Learning

Memory

Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Sex, Gender, and Sexuality

Personality

Health, Stress, and Coping

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Social Thinking and Social Influence

Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

Maximizing Learning through Reflective Processing and Active Thinking

Applied Psychology

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