Question 1

Dr. Ramen is using a method for encouraging creative thinking that separates the production and evaluation of the ideas. Dr. Ramen is using __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dr. Ramen is using a method for...

Question 2

To test creative ideas experimentally, it is important to use rigorous control over variables, as is done in a laboratory setting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

At the highest skill levels, expert performers

Accepted Answer

A)  automatically recognize patterns. 
B)  use algorithms rather than heuristics. 
C)  exhibit continuous reflective processing. 
D)  think about problems using mental imagery. 
A)  automatically recognize patterns. 
B)  use algorithms rather than heuristics. 
C)  exhibit continuous reflective processing. 
D)  think about problems using mental imagery.

Question 4

If you have good kinesthetic imagery, you most likely will be able to

Accepted Answer

A)  use the left side of your brain. 
B)  learn the newest dance steps quickly. 
C)  think of an exciting plot for a novel. 
D)  argue successfully in a court of law. 
A)  use the left side of your brain. 
B)  learn the newest dance steps quickly. 
C)  think of an exciting plot for a novel. 
D)  argue successfully in a court of law.

Question 5

You are working on a group project with three other students, who appear to already be friends. You have some suggestions you would like to make, but decide to just follow the other members' ideas, because you do not believe your ideas would be accepted. This illustrates which type of barrier to problem solving?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

The study of meaning in words and language is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The study of meaning in words and...

Question 7

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 8

A person who is concerned about his or her health, but who continues to drink large amounts of alcohol, is making an error in judgment called ignoring the base rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When people are presented with the problem of getting the five dollar bill without moving the stack of objects placed on top of it, they are usually unable to solve the problem because of the taboo that one should not destroy money, which would be considered a learned barrier to problem solving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When brainstorming is applied to individual problem solving, the essential point to remember is to

Accepted Answer

A)  suspend judgment. 
B)  use convergent thinking. 
C)  set a short time limit. 
D)  list the ideas out loud. 
A)  suspend judgment. 
B)  use convergent thinking. 
C)  set a short time limit. 
D)  list the ideas out loud.

Question 11

You are trying to determine which of two terms is related to identical twins. You see "monozygotic" and "dizygotic." You remember that a zygote is formed from one egg and one sperm and that "mono" means one and "di" means two. Identical twins would have to result from the same egg and the same sperm, thus one zygote. Using old information to derive the meaning of "monozygotic" and "dizygotic" illustrates the use of selective

Accepted Answer

A)  comparison. 
B)  attention. 
C)  combination. 
D)  encoding. 
A)  comparison. 
B)  attention. 
C)  combination. 
D)  encoding.

Question 12

Intuitive thinking includes __________

Accepted Answer

A)  convergent thinking 
B)  theuristic problem solving 
C)  illogical thought 
D)  reflective processing 
A)  convergent thinking 
B)  theuristic problem solving 
C)  illogical thought 
D)  reflective processing

Question 13

The fact that 14 nations have shown average IQ gains of from five to 25 points during the last 30 years is referred to as the __________ effect.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The fact that 14 nations have shown...

Question 14

Expert chess players can automatically recognize 50,000 to 100,000 patterns, a level of skill that takes about how long to build up?

Accepted Answer

A)  one year 
B)  two years 
C)  five years 
D)  10 years 
A)  one year 
B)  two years 
C)  five years 
D)  10 years

Question 15

"Try to identify how the current state of affairs differs from the desired goal, and then find steps that will reduce the difference." This advice describes a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  syllogism. 
B)  heuristic. 
C)  prototype. 
D)  algorithm. 
A)  syllogism. 
B)  heuristic. 
C)  prototype. 
D)  algorithm.

Question 16

The test items selected for an intelligence test provide an operational definition of intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Because psychology students tend to define "negative" as "bad," students often incorrectly define "negative reinforcement" as a punishment. This illustrates which barrier to problem-solving?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

In order to find new ways for a company to develop new products, the CEO asked a group of team leaders to imagine that all of the materials they normally use to make their products were no longer available. In doing so, the CEO is

Accepted Answer

A)  encouraging creativity by defining the problem broadly. 
B)  discouraging creativity because the problem is defined too broadly. 
C)  encouraging the use of mental sets, thus, encouraging creativity. 
D)  imposing constraints or restrictions on thinking to encourage creativity. 
A)  encouraging creativity by defining the problem broadly. 
B)  discouraging creativity because the problem is defined too broadly. 
C)  encouraging the use of mental sets, thus, encouraging creativity. 
D)  imposing constraints or restrictions on thinking to encourage creativity.

Question 19

As compared to novices, experts tend to

Accepted Answer

A)  see the true nature of problems and relate them to general principles. 
B)  have developed a general strengthening of their minds. 
C)  use algorithms rather than heuristics. 
D)  always be in a reflective processing mode. 
A)  see the true nature of problems and relate them to general principles. 
B)  have developed a general strengthening of their minds. 
C)  use algorithms rather than heuristics. 
D)  always be in a reflective processing mode.

Question 20

When one's mental age is the same as one's actual age in years, then

Accepted Answer

A)  the test lacks reliability. 
B)  one's IQ is over 100. 
C)  one's IQ is below 100. 
D)  one's IQ is 100. 
A)  the test lacks reliability. 
B)  one's IQ is over 100. 
C)  one's IQ is below 100. 
D)  one's IQ is 100.

Dr. Ramen is using a method for encouraging creative thinking that separates the production and evaluation of the ideas. Dr. Ramen is using __________.

To test creative ideas experimentally, it is important to use rigorous control over variables, as is done in a laboratory setting.

At the highest skill levels, expert performers

If you have good kinesthetic imagery, you most likely will be able to

The study of meaning in words and language is known as __________.

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.

A person who is concerned about his or her health, but who continues to drink large amounts of alcohol, is making an error in judgment called ignoring the base rate.

When people are presented with the problem of getting the five dollar bill without moving the stack of objects placed on top of it, they are usually unable to solve the problem because of the taboo that one should not destroy money, which would be considered a learned barrier to problem solving.

When brainstorming is applied to individual problem solving, the essential point to remember is to

Intuitive thinking includes __________

The fact that 14 nations have shown average IQ gains of from five to 25 points during the last 30 years is referred to as the __________ effect.

Expert chess players can automatically recognize 50,000 to 100,000 patterns, a level of skill that takes about how long to build up?

"Try to identify how the current state of affairs differs from the desired goal, and then find steps that will reduce the difference." This advice describes a(n)

The test items selected for an intelligence test provide an operational definition of intelligence.

Because psychology students tend to define "negative" as "bad," students often incorrectly define "negative reinforcement" as a punishment. This illustrates which barrier to problem-solving?

In order to find new ways for a company to develop new products, the CEO asked a group of team leaders to imagine that all of the materials they normally use to make their products were no longer available. In doing so, the CEO is

As compared to novices, experts tend to

When one's mental age is the same as one's actual age in years, then

Introducing Psychology

Brain and Behavior

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

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Memory

Motivation and Emotion

Human Sexuality

Personality

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Exam 8: Cognition and Intelligence

Dr. Ramen is using a method for encouraging creative thinking that separates the production and evaluation of the ideas. Dr. Ramen is using __________.

To test creative ideas experimentally, it is important to use rigorous control over variables, as is done in a laboratory setting.

At the highest skill levels, expert performers

If you have good kinesthetic imagery, you most likely will be able to

The study of meaning in words and language is known as __________.

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.

A person who is concerned about his or her health, but who continues to drink large amounts of alcohol, is making an error in judgment called ignoring the base rate.

When people are presented with the problem of getting the five dollar bill without moving the stack of objects placed on top of it, they are usually unable to solve the problem because of the taboo that one should not destroy money, which would be considered a learned barrier to problem solving.

When brainstorming is applied to individual problem solving, the essential point to remember is to

Intuitive thinking includes __________

The fact that 14 nations have shown average IQ gains of from five to 25 points during the last 30 years is referred to as the __________ effect.

Expert chess players can automatically recognize 50,000 to 100,000 patterns, a level of skill that takes about how long to build up?

"Try to identify how the current state of affairs differs from the desired goal, and then find steps that will reduce the difference." This advice describes a(n)

The test items selected for an intelligence test provide an operational definition of intelligence.

Because psychology students tend to define "negative" as "bad," students often incorrectly define "negative reinforcement" as a punishment. This illustrates which barrier to problem-solving?

In order to find new ways for a company to develop new products, the CEO asked a group of team leaders to imagine that all of the materials they normally use to make their products were no longer available. In doing so, the CEO is

As compared to novices, experts tend to

When one's mental age is the same as one's actual age in years, then

Introducing Psychology

Brain and Behavior

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Conditioning and Learning

Memory

Motivation and Emotion

Human Sexuality

Personality

Health Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Herapies

Social Psychology

Applied Psychology

Filters