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From a psychological perspective, the term cognition means ________. (Select one)
A(an) ________ is the best example, or representation, of a concept. (Select one)
________ encompasses the processes associated with perception, knowledge, problem solving, judgment, language, and memory. (Select one)
A(an) ________ involves approaching a problem in a way that has worked in the past, but it is clearly no longer working. (Select one)
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Which concept is a type of mental set where you cannot perceive an object being used for something other than what it was designed for? (Select one)
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What is confirmation bias? (Select one)
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________ intelligence is marked by inventing or imagining a solution to a problem or situation. (Select one)
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The analytical intelligence component of the triarchic theory of intelligence is demonstrated by the ability to ________. (Select one)
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Sensations and information are received by our brains, filtered through emotions and memories, and processed to become ________. (Select one)
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Knowing what a rainbow looks like because you have seen a rainbow is an example of a ________ concept. (Select one)
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After the first few months of life, babies enter what is known as the ________ stage, during which time they tend to produce single syllables, such as buh-buh, that are repeated over and over. (Select one)
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Kai cuts her foot while hiking. She forgot to pack bandages, but she has a tube of superglue and uses that to seal the wound. Kai's ability to invent a solution uses the ________ intelligence component of the triarchic theory of intelligence. (Select one)
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Anwar dresses for a cold fall day and steps outside to find it sunny and hot. He goes back inside to change out of his sweater and jeans into a shirt and shorts. Anwar is demonstrating the ________ intelligence component of the triarchic theory of intelligence. (Select one)
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Emily is an adult with a 4th-grade skill level in reading, writing, and math. Her doctor suggests there is no reason she can't find a job and live independently. Which subtype of intellectual disability describes Emily? (Select one)
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Aram is proficient in playing a number of instruments and can easily learn new songs and rhythms. This exemplifies ________ intelligence. (Select one)
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Lauren is gifted in the area of body movement. Her ability to balance and coordinate her body's movement enables her to do well in basketball, baseball, and field hockey. Which area of intelligence does this exemplify? (Select one)
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Mikel can look at an engineering plan and quickly build a scale model. This exemplifies ________ intelligence. (Select one)
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Bernadette has difficulty spelling words correctly while writing and mixes up letters within words and sentences. Which learning disability does she have? (Select one)
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In Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences Theory, ________ intelligence and ________ intelligence are often combined into a single type: emotional intelligence. (Select two)
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Schemata are a(an) ________. (Select one)
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Study Notes
Cognition and Intelligence
- Cognition is defined as thinking, encompassing processes like perception, knowledge, problem-solving, judgment, language, and memory.
- A prototype serves as the best example or representation of a concept, used for understanding and categorization.
- Mental set involves using an outdated problem-solving approach that is no longer effective.
Cognitive Biases
- Functional fixedness is the inability to perceive an object as usable for anything other than its intended purpose.
- Confirmation bias occurs when individuals focus on information that supports their pre-existing beliefs, disregarding contradicting evidence.
Types of Intelligence
- Creative intelligence is characterized by the ability to invent or imagine solutions to problems.
- Analytical intelligence, in the triarchic theory, involves skills such as analyzing, evaluating, judging, comparing, and contrasting information.
- Practical intelligence relates to the ability to adapt to, shape, or select environments to meet personal goals and societal demands.
Developmental Concepts
- A natural concept is known through direct experience, exemplified by recognizing what a rainbow looks like after seeing one.
- Babbling is a developmental stage where infants produce single syllables that are repeated, typically occurring within the first few months of life.
Learning Disabilities and Intellectual Disabilities
- Individuals with a mild intellectual disability like Emily can function independently despite having a lower skill level in academic areas.
- Dyslexia is a learning disability characterized by difficulty in spelling and mixing up letters within words.
Multiple Intelligences
- Howard Gardner's theory includes interpersonal intelligence (understanding others) and intrapersonal intelligence (self-understanding) as components of emotional intelligence.
- Bodily kinesthetic intelligence refers to the ability to coordinate body movements, as seen in athletes.
- Musical intelligence is represented by proficiency in playing instruments and learning rhythms quickly.
- Spatial intelligence involves the capability to visualize and manipulate objects, as demonstrated by someone building models from engineering plans.
Information Processing
- Schemata are cognitive structures that organize information, enhancing the brain's efficiency in processing and retrieving knowledge.
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Test your knowledge on cognition, intelligence types, and cognitive biases. This quiz covers key concepts such as mental sets, functional fixedness, and various forms of intelligence as described in cognitive psychology. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand these fundamental psychological topics.
