Question 1

At the current time,which statement is true about our knowledge of whether animals can use humanlike language?

Accepted Answer

A) It has been clearly shown that animals cannot use humanlike language. 
B) All animal communication is instinctual and,thus,is not language. 
C) Only primates,like monkey and chimps,show any sign of language-like behavior. 
D) It is still unclear if animals can show humanlike language at any level of development. 
A) It has been clearly shown that animals cannot use humanlike language. 
B) All animal communication is instinctual and,thus,is not language. 
C) Only primates,like monkey and chimps,show any sign of language-like behavior. 
D) It is still unclear if animals can show humanlike language at any level of development. D

Question 2

What are the smallest units of meaning in a language?

Accepted Answer

A) words 
B) syntax 
C) phonemes 
D) morphemes 
A) words 
B) syntax 
C) phonemes 
D) morphemes D

Question 3

In Kosslyn's "imaginary island" study,researchers found that it does take longer to view a mental image that _____________.

Accepted Answer

A) is larger or covers more distance than one that is smaller and more compact 
B) has more items in it 
C) has more colors in it 
D) contains living things as compared to nonliving items 
A) is larger or covers more distance than one that is smaller and more compact 
B) has more items in it 
C) has more colors in it 
D) contains living things as compared to nonliving items A

Question 4

____________ intelligence has been suggested by Goleman to be a more powerful influence on life than more traditional views.

Accepted Answer

A) Analytical intelligence 
B) Creative intelligence 
C) Emotional intelligence 
D) none of these 
A) Analytical intelligence 
B) Creative intelligence 
C) Emotional intelligence 
D) none of these

Question 5

What problem-solving strategies don't guarantee solutions but make efficient use of time?

Accepted Answer

A) heuristics 
B) algorithms 
C) mnemonic devices 
D) cognitive shortcuts 
A) heuristics 
B) algorithms 
C) mnemonic devices 
D) cognitive shortcuts

Question 6

All parents think their little kids are geniuses.However,to be classified as a genius,the IQ score must be above __________.

Accepted Answer

A) 120 
B) 130 
C) 140 
D) 150 
A) 120 
B) 130 
C) 140 
D) 150

Question 7

A person starts from one point and comes up with many different ideas or possibilities based on that point.The person is engaging in ______.

Accepted Answer

A) functional thinking 
B) circular thinking 
C) convergent thinking 
D) divergent thinking 
A) functional thinking 
B) circular thinking 
C) convergent thinking 
D) divergent thinking

Question 8

A psychological test that measures what we intend it to measure is said to be ______________.

Accepted Answer

A) valid 
B) normed 
C) reliable 
D) standardized 
A) valid 
B) normed 
C) reliable 
D) standardized

Question 9

When we consider intelligence,it is important to remember that although _______ sets limits on a child's potential,it is the _______ that permits that potential to be actualized.

Accepted Answer

A) learning;opportunity 
B) opportunity;learning 
C) heredity;environment 
D) environment;heredity 
A) learning;opportunity 
B) opportunity;learning 
C) heredity;environment 
D) environment;heredity

Question 10

A seemingly arbitrary flash "out of the blue," through which the solution to a problem suddenly becomes apparent to you,but you do not consciously know how you "figured it out," is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A) brainstorming 
B) priming 
C) insight 
D) a mental set 
A) brainstorming 
B) priming 
C) insight 
D) a mental set

Exam 7: B: Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

At the current time,which statement is true about our knowledge of whether animals can use humanlike language?

What are the smallest units of meaning in a language?

In Kosslyn's "imaginary island" study,researchers found that it does take longer to view a mental image that _____________.

____________ intelligence has been suggested by Goleman to be a more powerful influence on life than more traditional views.

What problem-solving strategies don't guarantee solutions but make efficient use of time?

All parents think their little kids are geniuses.However,to be classified as a genius,the IQ score must be above __________.

A person starts from one point and comes up with many different ideas or possibilities based on that point.The person is engaging in ______.

A psychological test that measures what we intend it to measure is said to be ______________.

When we consider intelligence,it is important to remember that although _______ sets limits on a child's potential,it is the _______ that permits that potential to be actualized.

A seemingly arbitrary flash "out of the blue," through which the solution to a problem suddenly becomes apparent to you,but you do not consciously know how you "figured it out," is called ______.

The Science of Psychology

A: The Science of Psychology

B: The Science of Psychology

C: The Science of Psychology

Biological Perspective

A: Biological Perspective

B: Biological Perspective

C: The Biological Perspective

Sensation and Perception

A: Sensation and Perception

B: Sensation and Perception

C: Sensation and Perception

Consciousness: Sleep, Dreams, Hypnosis, and Drugs

A: Consciousness: Sleep, Dreams, Hypnosis, and Drugs

B: Consciousness: Sleep, Dreams, Hypnosis, and Drugs

C: Consciousness: Sleep, Dreams, Hypnosis, and Drugs

Learning

A: Learning

B: Learning

C: Learning

Memory

A: Memory

B: Memory

C: Memory

Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

A: Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

C: Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Development Across the Life Span

A: Development Across the Life Span

B: Development Across the Life Span

C: Development Across the Life Span

Motivation and Emotion

A: Motivation and Emotion

B: Motivation and Emotion

C: Motivation and Emotion

Sexuality and Gender

A: Sexuality and Gender

B: Sexuality and Gender

C: Sexuality and Gender

Stress and Health

A: Stress and Health

B: Stress and Health

C: Stress and Health

Social Psychology

A: Social Psychology

B: Social Psychology

C: Social Psychology

Theories of Personality

A: Theories of Personality

B: Theories of Personality

C: Theories of Personality

Psychological Disorders

A: Psychological Disorders

B: Psychological Disorders

C: Psychological Disorders

Psychological Therapies

A: Psychological Therapies

B: Psychological Therapies

C: Psychological Therapies

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When we consider intelligence,it is important to remember that although _ sets limits on a child's potential,it is the _ that permits that potential to be actualized.