Question 1

In order to understand a problem,you need to understand the underlying meaning.This basic core of a problem is called its

Accepted Answer

A) mental set. 
B) goal state. 
C) surface features. 
D) structural features. 
A) mental set. 
B) goal state. 
C) surface features. 
D) structural features.

Question 2

Suppose that several high school algebra teachers are trying to encourage their students to use analogies more appropriately when they try to solve word problems.The teachers should instruct students

Accepted Answer

A) to make an educated guess about the answer before trying to solve it. 
B) to make a matrix that shows the surface similarities between a current problem and a previous problem. 
C) to sort a number of problems into categories,based on structural similarities. 
D) to use the hill-climbing heuristic. 
A) to make an educated guess about the answer before trying to solve it. 
B) to make a matrix that shows the surface similarities between a current problem and a previous problem. 
C) to sort a number of problems into categories,based on structural similarities. 
D) to use the hill-climbing heuristic.

Question 3

According to your textbook,cognition is the acquisition,storage,transformation,and use of knowledge.Compared to more basic cognitive processes such as working memory,problem solving makes more use of which of those four processes?

Accepted Answer

A) Acquisition of knowledge 
B) Storage of knowledge 
C) Transformation of knowledge 
D) Use of knowledge 
A) Acquisition of knowledge 
B) Storage of knowledge 
C) Transformation of knowledge 
D) Use of knowledge

Question 4

Suppose that you have solved a problem by letting the letter x represent one unknown and by letting the letter y represent another unknown.Which problem-solving method have you used?

Accepted Answer

A) Symbols 
B) Imagery 
C) Matrix 
D) Graph 
A) Symbols 
B) Imagery 
C) Matrix 
D) Graph

Question 5

Suppose that Ramón is a Latino college student who is taking a course in engineering.He is about to take the first exam in this course.He looks around the room and notices that he appears to be the only Latino student in the class.Ramón is likely to experience

Accepted Answer

A) functional fixedness. 
B) bottom-up processing. 
C) stereotype threat. 
D) intrinsic motivation. 
A) functional fixedness. 
B) bottom-up processing. 
C) stereotype threat. 
D) intrinsic motivation.

In order to understand a problem,you need to understand the underlying meaning.This basic core of a problem is called its

Suppose that several high school algebra teachers are trying to encourage their students to use analogies more appropriately when they try to solve word problems.The teachers should instruct students

According to your textbook,cognition is the acquisition,storage,transformation,and use of knowledge.Compared to more basic cognitive processes such as working memory,problem solving makes more use of which of those four processes?

Suppose that you have solved a problem by letting the letter x represent one unknown and by letting the letter y represent another unknown.Which problem-solving method have you used?

Suppose that Ramón is a Latino college student who is taking a course in engineering.He is about to take the first exam in this course.He looks around the room and notices that he appears to be the only Latino student in the class.Ramón is likely to experience

An Introduction to Cognitive Psychology

Perceptual Processes I: Visual and Auditory Recognition

Perceptual Processes II: Attention and Consciousness

Working Memory

Long-Term Memory

Memory Strategies and Metacognition

Mental Imagery and Cognitive Maps

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Language II: Language Production and Bilingualism

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Cognitive Development Throughout the Lifespan

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Exam 11: Problem Solving and Creativity

In order to understand a problem,you need to understand the underlying meaning.This basic core of a problem is called its

Suppose that several high school algebra teachers are trying to encourage their students to use analogies more appropriately when they try to solve word problems.The teachers should instruct students

According to your textbook,cognition is the acquisition,storage,transformation,and use of knowledge.Compared to more basic cognitive processes such as working memory,problem solving makes more use of which of those four processes?

Suppose that you have solved a problem by letting the letter x represent one unknown and by letting the letter y represent another unknown.Which problem-solving method have you used?

Suppose that Ramón is a Latino college student who is taking a course in engineering.He is about to take the first exam in this course.He looks around the room and notices that he appears to be the only Latino student in the class.Ramón is likely to experience

An Introduction to Cognitive Psychology

Perceptual Processes I: Visual and Auditory Recognition

Perceptual Processes II: Attention and Consciousness

Working Memory

Long-Term Memory

Memory Strategies and Metacognition

Mental Imagery and Cognitive Maps

General Knowledge

Language I: Introduction to Language and Language Comprehension

Language II: Language Production and Bilingualism

Deductive Reasoning and Decision Making

Cognitive Development Throughout the Lifespan

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