Question 1

Natural concepts are good prototypes of their superordinate concept.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The first step in problem solving involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  breaking a mental set. 
B)  organizing the elements of the problem. 
C)  selecting a specific problem-solving strategy. 
D)  defining the problem. 
A)  breaking a mental set. 
B)  organizing the elements of the problem. 
C)  selecting a specific problem-solving strategy. 
D)  defining the problem.

Question 3

Although not universally accepted among professionals,educational programs for the gifted are often partially based on the assumption that:

Accepted Answer

A)  creativity is more important than intelligence. 
B)  extremely bright children are at risk for psychological problems. 
C)  all children are gifted in some way. 
D)  gifted children are self-educators. 
A)  creativity is more important than intelligence. 
B)  extremely bright children are at risk for psychological problems. 
C)  all children are gifted in some way. 
D)  gifted children are self-educators.

Question 4

Miguel is attempting to reach a pitcher on the top shelf of his kitchen but cannot find a stool to stand on.Miguel appears puzzled for a few seconds and then uses a long set of tongs to grasp the pitcher and pull it down.What was the secret of Miguel's success?

Accepted Answer

A)  He increased his mental effort. 
B)  He better formulated his problem. 
C)  He broke out of functional fixedness. 
D)  He allowed himself more thinking time. 
A)  He increased his mental effort. 
B)  He better formulated his problem. 
C)  He broke out of functional fixedness. 
D)  He allowed himself more thinking time.

Question 5

Intelligence tests must be objective,which means that:

Accepted Answer

A)  there is some allowance for interpretation as to what can be considered a correct answer. 
B)  factors other than the individual's performance are allowed to influence scoring but only if the differences are slight. 
C)  the examiner is allowed to exhibit personal factors,such as present mood state or opinion toward the examinee. 
D)  none of these occur. 
A)  there is some allowance for interpretation as to what can be considered a correct answer. 
B)  factors other than the individual's performance are allowed to influence scoring but only if the differences are slight. 
C)  the examiner is allowed to exhibit personal factors,such as present mood state or opinion toward the examinee. 
D)  none of these occur.

Question 6

Louis Thurstone developed the Primary Mental Abilities Test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Correctly answering the question,"What is the definition of an algorithm?" requires:

Accepted Answer

A)  convergent thinking. 
B)  incubation. 
C)  divergent thinking. 
D)  heuristic thinking. 
A)  convergent thinking. 
B)  incubation. 
C)  divergent thinking. 
D)  heuristic thinking.

Question 8

Traditionally,an intelligence quotient was obtained by using the formula: MA/CA × 100.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Natural concepts are good prototypes of their superordinate concept.

The first step in problem solving involves:

Although not universally accepted among professionals,educational programs for the gifted are often partially based on the assumption that:

Miguel is attempting to reach a pitcher on the top shelf of his kitchen but cannot find a stool to stand on.Miguel appears puzzled for a few seconds and then uses a long set of tongs to grasp the pitcher and pull it down.What was the secret of Miguel's success?

Intelligence tests must be objective,which means that:

Louis Thurstone developed the Primary Mental Abilities Test.

Correctly answering the question,"What is the definition of an algorithm?" requires:

Traditionally,an intelligence quotient was obtained by using the formula: MA/CA × 100.

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Exam 9: Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Natural concepts are good prototypes of their superordinate concept.

The first step in problem solving involves:

Although not universally accepted among professionals,educational programs for the gifted are often partially based on the assumption that:

Miguel is attempting to reach a pitcher on the top shelf of his kitchen but cannot find a stool to stand on.Miguel appears puzzled for a few seconds and then uses a long set of tongs to grasp the pitcher and pull it down.What was the secret of Miguel's success?

Intelligence tests must be objective,which means that:

Louis Thurstone developed the Primary Mental Abilities Test.

Correctly answering the question,"What is the definition of an algorithm?" requires:

Traditionally,an intelligence quotient was obtained by using the formula: MA/CA × 100.

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

Personality Theories and Assessment

Stress and Health

Abnormal Behavior

Therapies

Social Psychology

Psychology Applied to Business and Other Professions

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