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Cognitive Science Key Concepts

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Match each of the following terms to its definition:

Non-linear trajectory = A path that doesn't follow a straight or predictable course Hypothesis = A testable explanation for an observation Data = Information collected through observation or experimentation Illusion of explanatory depth = The tendency to believe you understand something better than you actually do

Match the term to its description:

A. System 1 = Automatic, unconscious thinking B. Division of cognitive labour = The concept that societal knowledge is distributed among individuals C. System 2 = Effortful, conscious thinking D. Chunking = Grouping information to improve working memory capacity

Match each term to its meaning:

Scientific inquiry = The process of investigating the natural world Inspiration = A feeling of enthusiasm or a creative impulse Hypothesis = A proposed explanation for a phenomenon Data = Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis

Match the phrase related to problem solving with its description:

<p>Trial and Error = Experimenting until a solution is found Algorithm = A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem Heuristic = A mental shortcut used for problem solving Insight = A sudden realization of a problem's solution</p>

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Link the description with the concept.

<p>Confirmation Bias = Seeking evidence that supports your beliefs Cognitive Dissonance = Mental discomfort from conflicting beliefs Anchoring Bias = Over-reliance on the first piece of information Availability Heuristic = Estimating likelihood based on readily available information</p>

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Match each form of reasoning with its description.

<p>Deductive Reasoning = Reasoning from general principles to specific instances Inductive Reasoning = Reasoning from specific observations to general principles Abductive Reasoning = Reasoning to the best explanation Analogical Reasoning = Drawing conclusions based on similarities</p>

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Match the concept with its best description.

<p>Mindfulness = Paying attention to the present moment without judgment Cognitive Flexibility = Adapting to new or changing information Metacognition = Thinking about one's own thinking processes Working Memory = Short-term storage and manipulation of information</p>

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Match the method to the correct description.

<p>Random Sampling = Selecting participants to ensure every member of population has an equal chance of inclusion Case Study = An in-depth investigation of a single individual or group Survey = Collecting data using questionnaires or interviews Naturalistic Observation = Observing behavior in a natural setting</p>

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Match the fallacy to its example.

<p>Ad Hominem = Attacking the person instead of the argument Straw Man = Misrepresenting someone's argument to make it easier to attack Appeal to Authority = Claiming something is true because an expert said so False Dilemma = Presenting only two options when more exist</p>

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Match the description with what it applies to.

<p>Critical Thinking = Analyzing information and forming judgments Creativity = Generating new and original ideas Emotional Intelligence = Understanding and managing emotions Collaboration = Working together to achieve a common goal</p>

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Match the following terms to their descriptions:

<p>Correlation = A statistical measure of the relationship between two variables Causation = A relationship where one variable directly influences another Independent Variable = The variable that is manipulated in an experiment Dependent Variable = The variable that is measured in an experiment</p>

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Match the following statistical concepts to their descriptions:

<p>Mean = The average of a set of numbers Median = The middle value in a set of numbers sorted in ascending order Mode = The value that appears most frequently in a set of numbers Standard Deviation = A measure of the spread or dispersion of a set of data</p>

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Match the following information processing-related concepts to their descriptions:

<p>Encoding = The process of converting information into a usable form for storage Storage = The retention of encoded information over time Retrieval = The process of accessing and bringing stored information into consciousness Forgetting = The failure to retrieve stored information</p>

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Match the following decision-making biases to their descriptions:

<p>Loss Aversion = The tendency to prefer avoiding losses to acquiring equivalent gains Framing Effect = The way information is presented influences decision-making Sunk Cost Fallacy = Continuing to invest in something because of resources already invested Bandwagon Effect = Adopting beliefs or behaviors that are popular or widespread</p>

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Match the following artificial intelligence-related terms to their descriptions:

<p>Machine Learning = A type of AI that allows systems to learn from data without explicit programming Deep Learning = A type of machine learning that uses artificial neural networks with multiple layers Natural Language Processing = The ability of computers to understand, interpret, and generate human language Computer Vision = The ability of computers to 'see' and interpret images</p>

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Match the following team-related terms to their descriptions:

<p>Synergy = The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects Groupthink = The practice of thinking or making decisions as a group, resulting typically in unchallenged, poor-quality decision-making Social Loafing = The concept that people are prone to exert less effort working collectively as part of a group than when performing the same task alone Brainstorming = A group creativity technique by which efforts are made to find a conclusion for a specific problem by gathering a list of ideas spontaneously contributed by its members</p>

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Match the term and it's correct use:

<p>Stakeholder = A person, group, or organization that has interest or concern in an organization Scope Creep = Uncontrolled changes or additions to the project's scope Risk Assessment = Identifying potential hazards and determining what could happen if the hazard occurs Resource Allocation = Assigning available resources to various uses</p>

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Find a related pair:

<p>Innovation = The implementation of a new or significantly improved product, process, a new marketing method, or a new organizational method Disruption = A radical shift in economic or societal circumstances Lean Startup = Principles for rapidly developing and testing products Value Proposition = A promise of value to be delivered and a belief from the customer that value will be experienced</p>

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Match the method to what it goes with:

<p>SWOT Analysis = Evaluates internal and external factors affecting success Design Thinking = A human-centered and prototype driven method to solve a problem Agile Methodology = A way to manage a project by breaking it up into several phases Waterfall Model = A sequential design process, often used in software development processes, in which progress is seen as flowing steadily downwards</p>

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Flashcards

Non-linear trajectory

A path that doesn't follow a straight or predictable course.

Hypothesis

A testable explanation for an observation.

Data

Information collected through observation or experimentation.

Illusion of explanatory depth

The tendency to believe you understand something better than you actually do.

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System 1

Automatic, unconscious thinking.

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Division of cognitive labour

The concept that societal knowledge is distributed among individuals.

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System 2

Effortful, conscious thinking.

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Chunking

Grouping information to improve working memory capacity.

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Scientific inquiry

The process of investigating the natural world.

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Inspiration

A feeling of enthusiasm or a creative impulse.

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Study Notes

Non-linear trajectory refers to a path that does not follow a straight or predictable course.
Hypothesis is a testable explanation for an observation.
Data is information collected through observation or experimentation.
Illusion of explanatory depth is the tendency to believe you understand something better than you actually do.
System 1 refers to automatic, unconscious thinking.
Division of cognitive labour refers to the concept that societal knowledge is distributed among individuals.
System 2 refers to effortful, conscious thinking.
Chunking refers to grouping information to improve working memory capacity.
Scientific inquiry is the process of investigating the natural world.
Inspiration is a feeling of enthusiasm or a creative impulse.

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