Question 1

A cognitive shortcut that may lead to a solution is the definition of which term?

Accepted Answer

A) Heuristics 
B) Algorithm 
C) Reasoning 
D) Evaluation

Question 2

While you are taking a test in school,you are likely using which type of memory to answer the questions?

Accepted Answer

A) encoding 
B) storage 
C) retrieval 
D) processing

Question 3

Memory for factual information such as names,faces,dates,and facts is known as ___________ memory.

Accepted Answer

A) declarative 
B) procedural 
C) semantic 
D) episodic

Question 4

________________ consists of meaningless speechlike sounds made by children from around the age of three months through one year.

Accepted Answer

A) Language 
B) Babble 
C) Speech 
D) Grammar

Question 5

Explain the concept of schemas in terms of memory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the concept of schemas in terms...

Question 6

If material is not stored properly in memory,then it cannot be recalled later.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The maintenance of material saved in memory is called ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) encoding 
B) storage 
C) retrieval 
D) processing

Question 8

If you moved to a new house three years ago and you are asked for your old address for a form that you need to fill out,but cannot remember your old address,you are exhibiting _____________ interference.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you moved to a new house...

Question 9

Memory for skills and habits such as how to drive a car is known as ____________ memory.

Accepted Answer

A) declarative 
B) procedural 
C) semantic 
D) episodic

Question 10

The phenomenon by which children apply language rules,even when the application results in error,is known as __________________.

Accepted Answer

A) telegraphic speech 
B) babbling 
C) overgeneralization 
D) speech error

Question 11

The intentional or conscious recollection of information is called ____________ memory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The intentional or conscious recollection of information...

Question 12

____________ memory holds information for 15 to 25 seconds and stores it according to its meaning rather than as mere stimulation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________ memory holds information for 15 to...

Question 13

If you are trying to remember a phone number and you repeat it over and over again until you can write it down,you are using which technique?

Accepted Answer

A) processing 
B) chunking 
C) rehearsal 
D) memory

Question 14

The intentional or conscious recollection of information is called ____________ memory.

Accepted Answer

A) explicit 
B) implicit 
C) flashbulb 
D) external

Question 15

The initial,momentary storage of information that lasts only an instant is called __________ memory.

Accepted Answer

A) sensory 
B) short-term 
C) long-term 
D) processing

Question 16

______________ consists of sentences in which words not critical to the message are left out.

Accepted Answer

A) Language 
B) Telegraphic speech 
C) Babbling 
D) Overgeneralization

Question 17

______________ consists of sentences in which words not critical to the message are left out.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________ consists of sentences in which words...

Question 18

An algorithm is a thinking strategy that may lead us to a solution to a problem,but may sometimes lead to errors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The first stage of remembering something involves recording information in a form usable to memory and it is called _______________.

Accepted Answer

A) encoding 
B) storage 
C) retrieval 
D) processing

Question 20

An algorithm is a rule that,if applied appropriately,guarantees a solution to a problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Thinking, Memory, Cognition, and Language

A cognitive shortcut that may lead to a solution is the definition of which term?

While you are taking a test in school,you are likely using which type of memory to answer the questions?

Memory for factual information such as names,faces,dates,and facts is known as ___________ memory.

________________ consists of meaningless speechlike sounds made by children from around the age of three months through one year.

Explain the concept of schemas in terms of memory.

If material is not stored properly in memory,then it cannot be recalled later.

The maintenance of material saved in memory is called ____________.

If you moved to a new house three years ago and you are asked for your old address for a form that you need to fill out,but cannot remember your old address,you are exhibiting _____________ interference.

Memory for skills and habits such as how to drive a car is known as ____________ memory.

The phenomenon by which children apply language rules,even when the application results in error,is known as __________________.

The intentional or conscious recollection of information is called ____________ memory.

____________ memory holds information for 15 to 25 seconds and stores it according to its meaning rather than as mere stimulation.

If you are trying to remember a phone number and you repeat it over and over again until you can write it down,you are using which technique?

The intentional or conscious recollection of information is called ____________ memory.

The initial,momentary storage of information that lasts only an instant is called __________ memory.

______________ consists of sentences in which words not critical to the message are left out.

______________ consists of sentences in which words not critical to the message are left out.

An algorithm is a thinking strategy that may lead us to a solution to a problem,but may sometimes lead to errors.

The first stage of remembering something involves recording information in a form usable to memory and it is called _______________.

An algorithm is a rule that,if applied appropriately,guarantees a solution to a problem.