Cognitive Thinking and Development

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What is the primary function of cognitive thinking?

To react quickly to threats
To make impulsive decisions
To turn information into knowledge and make decisions (correct)
To respond emotionally to situations

Which process occurs in the brain during cognitive thinking?

Neurons interact with each other via electrical signals (correct)
Neurons interact with each other via mechanical signals
Neurons interact with each other via chemical signals
Neurons interact with each other via hormonal signals

What is the term for the type of thinking that involves applying logic to problems and making deliberate decisions?

Intuitive thinking
Slow thinking (correct)
Impulsive thinking
Fast thinking

Which of the following is NOT a way to develop cognitive abilities?

Watch excessive TV (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who are the psychologists that researched and coined the terms 'fast' and 'slow' thinking?

Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of using 'fast' thinking?

'Good enough' decisions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of cognitive processes?

Acquiring knowledge through environmental information (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is metacognition?

The process of thinking about one's own thinking and learning (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a metacognitive activity?

Planning how to approach a learning task (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of brainstorming?

To produce as many ideas as possible within a time frame (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is NOT an example of cognitive development?

Cooking a new recipe (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of metacognitive processes?

To reflect on thought processes and learning (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using a mood board in developing marketing strategies?

To display abstract concepts in a more tangible format (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using picture prompts in brainstorming?

It introduces outside elements to prompt new and unexpected associations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a metaphor in idea generation?

To draw connections between concepts and generate ideas (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a facilitator in picture prompts?

To provide each participant with a folder of prepared pictures (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using metaphors to describe abstract concepts?

It makes the concept more tangible and relatable (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of idea generation techniques?

To promote free associations and generate new ideas (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using an outline in creative development?

To organize ideas before production (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using roleplaying in product development?

It helps teams to develop ideas that meet the customer's wants and needs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between 'yes, and...' and 'yes, but...' phrases?

One promotes open-mindedness, the other introduces limitations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the 'yes, and...' technique?

It starts with a single word, phrase, or concept and expands on it (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using multiple personas in roleplaying?

It enables teams to look at the problem from several viewpoints (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using creative techniques in product development?

To develop ideas that meet the customer's wants and needs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of children during the Sensomotor stage?

Exploring the world through senses and actions (C) Signup and view all the answers

At what age do children typically enter the Concrete operational stage?

Around 7 years old (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of children during the Pre-operational stage?

Speaking or garbling to communicate (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main way children understand the world during the Pre-operational stage?

Through their own understanding and perspective (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common activity observed in children during the Sensomotor stage?

Putting objects in their mouths to explore (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the last stage of cognitive development in Piaget's theory?

Formal operational stage (D) Signup and view all the answers