Question 1

What level of linguist description relates to the prefixes and suffixes of words?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What level of linguist description relates to...

Question 2

The segmentation problem is only relative to spoken language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Language is primarily a system for _________, both factual and _________.

Accepted Answer

communicat

Question 4

Concepts related to events, states, actions, and processes are expressed by:

Accepted Answer

A)  adverbs 
B)  adjectives 
C)  verbs 
D)  nouns 
A)  adverbs 
B)  adjectives 
C)  verbs 
D)  nouns

Question 5

Caroline is unsure whether to use the word 'children' or 'young' and inadvertently says 'chung'. This is an example of semantic:

Accepted Answer

A)  clustering 
B)  fusion 
C)  combination 
D)  blending 
A)  clustering 
B)  fusion 
C)  combination 
D)  blending

Question 6

The fact that people claim that there are more words starting with the letter R than have R as their third letter is an example of anchoring.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Dr Craig is a linguist who is investigating how the meaning of a word depends on the syntax of the phrase. Dr Craig's research focuses on the ___________ level of linguistic description.

Accepted Answer

A)  lexical 
B)  syntactic 
C)  morphological 
D)  semantic 
A)  lexical 
B)  syntactic 
C)  morphological 
D)  semantic

Question 8

According to your textbook, which of the following research areas of thinking is usually associated to that of judgement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Problem solving 
B)  Reasoning 
C)  Decision making 
D)  Language 
A)  Problem solving 
B)  Reasoning 
C)  Decision making 
D)  Language

Question 9

Most psycholinguists find it easier to carry out research on ___________ and with ____________ materials.

Accepted Answer

A)  comprehension; printed 
B)  production; printed 
C)  comprehension; verbal 
D)  production; verbal 
A)  comprehension; printed 
B)  production; printed 
C)  comprehension; verbal 
D)  production; verbal

Question 10

In most people, the main language areas are localized in the left hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

All pears are fruits. John is holding a pear. Therefore:

Accepted Answer

A)  John likes fruit. 
B)  John likes pears. 
C)  John is not holding an apple. 
D)  John is holding a fruit. 
A)  John likes fruit. 
B)  John likes pears. 
C)  John is not holding an apple. 
D)  John is holding a fruit.

Question 12

Wisdom:

Accepted Answer

A)  decreases with age. 
B)  is associated to analytic intelligence. 
C)  is associated with mental well-being in old age. 
D)  means knowledge. 
A)  decreases with age. 
B)  is associated to analytic intelligence. 
C)  is associated with mental well-being in old age. 
D)  means knowledge.

Question 13

________ are sounds that signal differences between words in a particular language.

Accepted Answer

A)  Phonemes 
B)  Phones 
C)  Phonologics 
D)  Phonics 
A)  Phonemes 
B)  Phones 
C)  Phonologics 
D)  Phonics

Question 14

How long would it take for a normal person to acquire expert knowledge in a domain of any complexity?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How long would it take for a...

Question 15

In inductive reasoning, the premises support the conclusion without guaranteeing it to be true.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What are the two brain systems identified by Goel (2009) in response to tasks involving reasoning, problem solving, and decision making?

Accepted Answer

A left lateralized f

Question 17

Provide an example in which apparent irrationality cannot be explained away as either adaptive behaviour or the result of limited cognitive resources.

Accepted Answer

E.g. use of confirmation rather than fal

Question 18

Pauses during eye movements during reading are called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Pauses during eye movements during reading are...

Question 19

Why does most of psycholinguistic research use printed materials?

Accepted Answer

A)  For convenience. 
B)  Because written language is the primary form of language. 
C)  For ethical reasons. 
D)  Because it's impossible to use any other material. 
A)  For convenience. 
B)  Because written language is the primary form of language. 
C)  For ethical reasons. 
D)  Because it's impossible to use any other material.

Question 20

Creativity is analysed in terms of __________ and __________.

Accepted Answer

originalit

What level of linguist description relates to the prefixes and suffixes of words?

The segmentation problem is only relative to spoken language.

Language is primarily a system for _, both factual and _.

Concepts related to events, states, actions, and processes are expressed by:

Caroline is unsure whether to use the word 'children' or 'young' and inadvertently says 'chung'. This is an example of semantic:

The fact that people claim that there are more words starting with the letter R than have R as their third letter is an example of anchoring.

Dr Craig is a linguist who is investigating how the meaning of a word depends on the syntax of the phrase. Dr Craig's research focuses on the ___________ level of linguistic description.

According to your textbook, which of the following research areas of thinking is usually associated to that of judgement?

Most psycholinguists find it easier to carry out research on _ and with __ materials.

In most people, the main language areas are localized in the left hemisphere.

All pears are fruits. John is holding a pear. Therefore:

Wisdom:

________ are sounds that signal differences between words in a particular language.

How long would it take for a normal person to acquire expert knowledge in a domain of any complexity?

In inductive reasoning, the premises support the conclusion without guaranteeing it to be true.

What are the two brain systems identified by Goel (2009) in response to tasks involving reasoning, problem solving, and decision making?

Provide an example in which apparent irrationality cannot be explained away as either adaptive behaviour or the result of limited cognitive resources.

Pauses during eye movements during reading are called __________.

Why does most of psycholinguistic research use printed materials?

Creativity is analysed in terms of and .

The Science of Psychology

Research Methods in Psychology

Evolutionary and Genetic Foundations of Psychology

Neuroscience, the Brain, and Behaviour

Motivation

Consciousness: Conscious Versus Unconscious Processes

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Emotion

Cognitive Development

Intelligence

Personality

Mental Health and Psychopathology

The Treatment of Mental Health Problems

Social Development

Social Cognition and Attitudes

Interpersonal, Group, and Intergroup Processes

Filters

Exam 12: Language and Thought

What level of linguist description relates to the prefixes and suffixes of words?

The segmentation problem is only relative to spoken language.

Language is primarily a system for _________, both factual and _________.

Concepts related to events, states, actions, and processes are expressed by:

Caroline is unsure whether to use the word 'children' or 'young' and inadvertently says 'chung'. This is an example of semantic:

The fact that people claim that there are more words starting with the letter R than have R as their third letter is an example of anchoring.

Dr Craig is a linguist who is investigating how the meaning of a word depends on the syntax of the phrase. Dr Craig's research focuses on the ___________ level of linguistic description.

According to your textbook, which of the following research areas of thinking is usually associated to that of judgement?

Most psycholinguists find it easier to carry out research on ___________ and with ____________ materials.

In most people, the main language areas are localized in the left hemisphere.

All pears are fruits. John is holding a pear. Therefore:

Wisdom:

________ are sounds that signal differences between words in a particular language.

How long would it take for a normal person to acquire expert knowledge in a domain of any complexity?

In inductive reasoning, the premises support the conclusion without guaranteeing it to be true.

What are the two brain systems identified by Goel (2009) in response to tasks involving reasoning, problem solving, and decision making?

Provide an example in which apparent irrationality cannot be explained away as either adaptive behaviour or the result of limited cognitive resources.

Pauses during eye movements during reading are called __________.

Why does most of psycholinguistic research use printed materials?

Creativity is analysed in terms of __________ and __________.

The Science of Psychology

Research Methods in Psychology

Evolutionary and Genetic Foundations of Psychology

Neuroscience, the Brain, and Behaviour

Motivation

Consciousness: Conscious Versus Unconscious Processes

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Emotion

Cognitive Development

Intelligence

Personality

Mental Health and Psychopathology

The Treatment of Mental Health Problems

Social Development

Social Cognition and Attitudes

Interpersonal, Group, and Intergroup Processes

Filters

Language is primarily a system for _, both factual and _.

Most psycholinguists find it easier to carry out research on _ and with __ materials.

Creativity is analysed in terms of and .