Question 1

A heuristic is a step-by-step prescription for achieving a goal that usually is domain-specific.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which one of the following concepts is consistent with the notion of a heuristic?

Accepted Answer

A) Analogical thinking 
B) Domain specific 
C) Exhaustive 
D) Guaranteed solution

Question 3

A heuristic that limits one's search for solutions to problems that have something in common is analogical thinking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Current beliefs about problem-solving techniques suggest that domain-specific strategies are

Accepted Answer

A) more useful than general problem-solving strategies. 
B) likely to be used increasingly as experience with a particular subject increases. 
C) highly transferable to other domains. 
D) unlikely to be used in well-defined subject areas such as mathematics.

Question 5

Ray learned about divergent rays in physics class when he was studying the effects of lenses.Later,in his psychology class,he immediately understood the concept of "divergent thinking." What learning experience did Ray have?

Accepted Answer

A) A response set 
B) Functional fixedness 
C) General transfer 
D) Negative transfer

Question 6

Ms.Winn developed a new method of math instruction,which had a wide spread impact on education and revolutionized the field of mathematics education.Ms.Winn is noted for her ________ or innovation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ms.Winn developed a new method of math...

Question 7

An important part of becoming an expert in a field is ________ knowledge.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An important part of becoming an expert...

Question 8

Creativity is often equated with ________ thinking or the ability to generate many different ideas.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Creativity is often equated with ________ thinking...

Question 9

Expert teachers don't have to think as hard as beginning teachers due to an ability to

Accepted Answer

A) access short-term memory. 
B) memorize many details. 
C) recognize patterns in problems. 
D) use logical reasoning.

Question 10

An example of backward-reaching transfer in which you search for other,related situations is ________ thinking.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An example of backward-reaching transfer in which...

Question 11

An algorithm is a general strategy that might lead to the right answer to a problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Functional fixedness is a strategy for using an object in an unconventional way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An exhaustive,step-by-step approach for solving a problem,in which a solution is virtually guaranteed is a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An exhaustive,step-by-step approach for solving a problem,in...

Question 14

Roberto,an eleventh grade student,rereads his poem for the third time and asks himself again "is this poem finished?" Roberto is engaging in _______________ thinking.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Roberto,an eleventh grade student,rereads his poem for...

Question 15

Learning Latin to improve basic intelligence would possibly be inefficient due to

Accepted Answer

A) general rather than specific transfer taking place. 
B) specific rather than general transfer taking place. 
C) the impracticality of disciplining mental processes. 
D) the irrelevance of the subject.

Question 16

Metacognition is best defined as

Accepted Answer

A) knowledge about our own thinking processes. 
B) the mechanism that primarily guides all problem-solving. 
C) "self-talk" that guides thinking. 
D) a heuristic used to promote retention in long term memory.

Question 17

Describe a problem that a student may encounter (either in or out of school)and show how one could solve that particular problem using each of the two general kinds of procedures outlined in the text.For each procedure,outline one advantage and one disadvantage.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe a problem that a student may...

Question 18

What does the term "cognitively engage" mean?

Accepted Answer

A) Focus attention on relevant aspects of the material to be learned. 
B) Invest effort in learning the material at hand. 
C) Organize and reorganize the material to be learned. 
D) Regulate and monitor understanding of the material to be learned.

Question 19

One of the conditions for using good learning strategies is that students must

Accepted Answer

A) be able to work independently 
B) understand that ability is more important than effort 
C) value and care about learning 
D) have speed of learning

Question 20

Researchers have found that exposing individuals to other cultures may increase their creativity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Complex Cognitive Processes

A heuristic is a step-by-step prescription for achieving a goal that usually is domain-specific.

Which one of the following concepts is consistent with the notion of a heuristic?

A heuristic that limits one's search for solutions to problems that have something in common is analogical thinking.

Current beliefs about problem-solving techniques suggest that domain-specific strategies are

Ray learned about divergent rays in physics class when he was studying the effects of lenses.Later,in his psychology class,he immediately understood the concept of "divergent thinking." What learning experience did Ray have?

Ms.Winn developed a new method of math instruction,which had a wide spread impact on education and revolutionized the field of mathematics education.Ms.Winn is noted for her ________ or innovation.

An important part of becoming an expert in a field is ________ knowledge.

Creativity is often equated with ________ thinking or the ability to generate many different ideas.

Expert teachers don't have to think as hard as beginning teachers due to an ability to

An example of backward-reaching transfer in which you search for other,related situations is ________ thinking.

An algorithm is a general strategy that might lead to the right answer to a problem.

Functional fixedness is a strategy for using an object in an unconventional way.

An exhaustive,step-by-step approach for solving a problem,in which a solution is virtually guaranteed is a(n)________.

Roberto,an eleventh grade student,rereads his poem for the third time and asks himself again "is this poem finished?" Roberto is engaging in _______________ thinking.

Learning Latin to improve basic intelligence would possibly be inefficient due to

Metacognition is best defined as

Describe a problem that a student may encounter (either in or out of school)and show how one could solve that particular problem using each of the two general kinds of procedures outlined in the text.For each procedure,outline one advantage and one disadvantage.

What does the term "cognitively engage" mean?

One of the conditions for using good learning strategies is that students must

Researchers have found that exposing individuals to other cultures may increase their creativity.