Question 1

The intellectual processes by which information is obtained,transformed,stored,retrieved,and used is called

Accepted Answer

A)  activation. 
B)  motivation. 
C)  cognition. 
D)  emotion. 
A)  activation. 
B)  motivation. 
C)  cognition. 
D)  emotion.

Question 2

When we use a certain cognitive process to reach a goal temporarily blocked by an obstacle,we are using

Accepted Answer

A)  concept formation. 
B)  problem solving. 
C)  syntax. 
D)  prototypical thinking. 
A)  concept formation. 
B)  problem solving. 
C)  syntax. 
D)  prototypical thinking.

Question 3

The rules of language are called syntax.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Chimpanzees who have been taught sign language have difficulty with

Accepted Answer

A)  asking for food. 
B)  syntax. 
C)  interchanging symbols. 
D)  combining signs. 
A)  asking for food. 
B)  syntax. 
C)  interchanging symbols. 
D)  combining signs.

Question 5

When we say that language is generative,we mean that

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A)  it is passed down from generation to generation. 
B)  novel language utterances generate new thoughts. 
C)  there is no limit to what can be said. 
D)  dialects change over several generations. 
A)  it is passed down from generation to generation. 
B)  novel language utterances generate new thoughts. 
C)  there is no limit to what can be said. 
D)  dialects change over several generations.

Question 6

A strike in baseball occurs if either (1)the batter swings at the ball and misses or (2)the batter does not swing at the ball when it passes through the strike zone.The concept of a "strike" is an example of a _______ concept.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Bees can communicate in a way that is firmly limited by inheritance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Conjunctive concepts and disjunctive concepts are simple concepts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What role does syntax play in the effective use of language?

Accepted Answer

A)  Syntax is the smallest unit of meaning possible. 
B)  Syntax describes the rules of language use. 
C)  Syntax describes each of the sounds that can be generated by humans. 
D)  Syntax refers to the back and forth nature of nonverbal communications. 
A)  Syntax is the smallest unit of meaning possible. 
B)  Syntax describes the rules of language use. 
C)  Syntax describes each of the sounds that can be generated by humans. 
D)  Syntax refers to the back and forth nature of nonverbal communications.

Question 10

What are the three primary facets of cognition?

Accepted Answer

A)  is complex,uses expert systems,is generative 
B)  processes information,is active,is useful 
C)  subordinate,conjunctive,disjunctive 
D)  basic,useful,natural 
A)  is complex,uses expert systems,is generative 
B)  processes information,is active,is useful 
C)  subordinate,conjunctive,disjunctive 
D)  basic,useful,natural

Question 11

When is a concept considered a conjunctive concept?

Accepted Answer

A)  when it has one characteristic 
B)  when it is simple 
C)  when two or more features define it 
D)  when it has an either-or aspect 
A)  when it has one characteristic 
B)  when it is simple 
C)  when two or more features define it 
D)  when it has an either-or aspect

Question 12

IQs of adopted children are

Accepted Answer

A)  more similar to their biological parents than to their adoptive parents. 
B)  more similar to their adoptive parents than to their biological parents. 
C)  equally similar to adoptive and biological parents. 
D)  uncorrelated to either their adoptive parents or their biological parents. 
A)  more similar to their biological parents than to their adoptive parents. 
B)  more similar to their adoptive parents than to their biological parents. 
C)  equally similar to adoptive and biological parents. 
D)  uncorrelated to either their adoptive parents or their biological parents.

Question 13

On average,Asian Americans score higher on intelligence tests than white Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

With children,the intelligence quotient is calculated as

Accepted Answer

A)  mental age divided by chronological age,then multiplied by 100. 
B)  mental age multiplied by 100,then divided by chronological age. 
C)  chronological age divided by mental age,then multiplied by 1000. 
D)  mental age divided by 100,then multiplied by chronological age. 
A)  mental age divided by chronological age,then multiplied by 100. 
B)  mental age multiplied by 100,then divided by chronological age. 
C)  chronological age divided by mental age,then multiplied by 1000. 
D)  mental age divided by 100,then multiplied by chronological age.

Question 15

During the time intelligence scores have risen,people from different regions have become more mobile,choosing mates from regions with people with fewer shared traits (fewer harmful recessive traits).This particular explanation for increases in intelligence scores over time is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  intellectual imprinting. 
B)  latent learning. 
C)  hybrid vigor. 
D)  survival of the fittest. 
A)  intellectual imprinting. 
B)  latent learning. 
C)  hybrid vigor. 
D)  survival of the fittest.

Question 16

After we have generated several solutions,our next task in the process of problem solving is to

Accepted Answer

A)  develop a mental set. 
B)  evaluate the solutions. 
C)  organize the elements of the problem. 
D)  formulate the problem. 
A)  develop a mental set. 
B)  evaluate the solutions. 
C)  organize the elements of the problem. 
D)  formulate the problem.

Question 17

Which of the following levels expresses the greatest amount of conceptual inclusiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperordinate 
B)  basic 
C)  superordinate 
D)  subordinate 
A)  hyperordinate 
B)  basic 
C)  superordinate 
D)  subordinate

Question 18

Children learn syntax before they learn morphemes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

One reason that intelligence is a predictor of how well a person performs in a job is that people with

Accepted Answer

A)  higher intelligence train faster than those with lower intelligence. 
B)  lower intelligence tend to perform better at complex jobs. 
C)  higher intelligence think of better excuses to avoid work. 
D)  lower intelligence tend to seek out higher education more often. 
A)  higher intelligence train faster than those with lower intelligence. 
B)  lower intelligence tend to perform better at complex jobs. 
C)  higher intelligence think of better excuses to avoid work. 
D)  lower intelligence tend to seek out higher education more often.

Question 20

Sudden insight pertaining to the solution of a problem was referred to by Wallas as

Accepted Answer

A)  eureka! 
B)  aha! 
C)  illumination. 
D)  insight. 
A)  eureka! 
B)  aha! 
C)  illumination. 
D)  insight.

The intellectual processes by which information is obtained,transformed,stored,retrieved,and used is called

When we use a certain cognitive process to reach a goal temporarily blocked by an obstacle,we are using

The rules of language are called syntax.

Chimpanzees who have been taught sign language have difficulty with

When we say that language is generative,we mean that

A strike in baseball occurs if either (1)the batter swings at the ball and misses or (2)the batter does not swing at the ball when it passes through the strike zone.The concept of a "strike" is an example of a _______ concept.

Bees can communicate in a way that is firmly limited by inheritance.

Conjunctive concepts and disjunctive concepts are simple concepts.

What role does syntax play in the effective use of language?

What are the three primary facets of cognition?

When is a concept considered a conjunctive concept?

IQs of adopted children are

On average,Asian Americans score higher on intelligence tests than white Americans.

With children,the intelligence quotient is calculated as

During the time intelligence scores have risen,people from different regions have become more mobile,choosing mates from regions with people with fewer shared traits (fewer harmful recessive traits).This particular explanation for increases in intelligence scores over time is known as

After we have generated several solutions,our next task in the process of problem solving is to

Which of the following levels expresses the greatest amount of conceptual inclusiveness?

Children learn syntax before they learn morphemes.

One reason that intelligence is a predictor of how well a person performs in a job is that people with

Sudden insight pertaining to the solution of a problem was referred to by Wallas as

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Exam 9: Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

The intellectual processes by which information is obtained,transformed,stored,retrieved,and used is called

When we use a certain cognitive process to reach a goal temporarily blocked by an obstacle,we are using

The rules of language are called syntax.

Chimpanzees who have been taught sign language have difficulty with

When we say that language is generative,we mean that

A strike in baseball occurs if either (1)the batter swings at the ball and misses or (2)the batter does not swing at the ball when it passes through the strike zone.The concept of a "strike" is an example of a _______ concept.

Bees can communicate in a way that is firmly limited by inheritance.

Conjunctive concepts and disjunctive concepts are simple concepts.

What role does syntax play in the effective use of language?

What are the three primary facets of cognition?

When is a concept considered a conjunctive concept?

IQs of adopted children are

On average,Asian Americans score higher on intelligence tests than white Americans.

With children,the intelligence quotient is calculated as

During the time intelligence scores have risen,people from different regions have become more mobile,choosing mates from regions with people with fewer shared traits (fewer harmful recessive traits).This particular explanation for increases in intelligence scores over time is known as

After we have generated several solutions,our next task in the process of problem solving is to

Which of the following levels expresses the greatest amount of conceptual inclusiveness?

Children learn syntax before they learn morphemes.

One reason that intelligence is a predictor of how well a person performs in a job is that people with

Sudden insight pertaining to the solution of a problem was referred to by Wallas as

Introduction to Psychology

Research Methods in Psychology

Biological Foundations in Behavior

The Interplay of Nature and Nurture

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Basic Principles of Learning

Memory

Developmental Psychology

Motivation and Emotion

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Stress and Health

Abnormal Behavior

Therapies

Social Psychology

Psychology Applied to Business and Other Professions

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