Exam 7: Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Based on the elements of language that are unique to the human language, _____ refers to the idea that a finite number of sounds are used to produce an infinite number of unique utterances.

_____ studied the primary mental abilities, whereas _____ believed in the g factor and s factor for measuring intelligence.

Patricia thought it would be lovely going out with Mark, as he reminded her of her Dad. She was disappointed to find out Mark was nothing like her father. She wished she had not made the decision to go out with him just based on the _____ heuristic.

Riley has figured out how to unlock his bedroom door with a paper clip. What has he most likely overcome in his new use of the paper clip?

Convergent thinking is characterized by higher levels of activity in _____

When John was an infant, his parents noticed that he didn't achieve his developmental milestones on time. As he grew older, he seemed not to be able to do what his same-aged peers could do. Concerned, John's parents took him to get an IQ test. The psychologist reported that he scored about a 62 overall. Now at age five, John still cannot dress himself, tie his shoes, nor feed himself very well. John probably has been diagnosed with _____.

According to Guilford, creative people are good at _____ thinking.

The ability to apply knowledge about emotions to everyday life is called _____

Which of the following would NOT be considered a trait possessed by creative individuals?

Which of these is one of Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences?

Overall, girls get higher grades in _____ than boys.

The type of thinking measured by IQ and achievement tests is _____ thinking.

To be considered as standardized, a test must do which of the following?

Laticia wants many things in a new apartment. She wants an outside balcony, a nice view, a gas stove, free internet and a workout room. She is going crazy trying to compare all the available choices. She decides that she won't even look at any that don't have free internet. Laticia has decided to use the _____

List and explain each of the basic components of a language.

What systematic problem-solving method guarantees a solution, provided that one exists?

The California Test of Mental Maturity, or the Cognitive Abilities Test, or the Otis-Lennon Mental Ability Test are often used when it is necessary to _____

The g factor refers to _____, whereas the s factor refers to _____

Robert Sternberg makes an important distinction between _____ knowledge (the information we learn in school)and _____ knowledge (information that can help us succeed in the real world).

_____ is a heuristic strategy in which the current position is compared with the desired goal and a series of steps are formulated and taken to close the gap between them.