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What does the availability heuristic primarily rely on for estimating the frequency of events?
What does the availability heuristic primarily rely on for estimating the frequency of events?
- Expert opinions on outcomes
- Ease of recalling examples (correct)
- Statistical analysis of events
- Historical data on similar events
How can constant media exposure influence our judgment in the context of the availability heuristic?
How can constant media exposure influence our judgment in the context of the availability heuristic?
- It makes irrelevant information more salient.
- It diversifies the examples available to consider.
- It creates an illusion of frequency based on common knowledge. (correct)
- It solely depends on the quality of the content presented.
In the context of emotional memories and the availability heuristic, how do emotional experiences affect decision making?
In the context of emotional memories and the availability heuristic, how do emotional experiences affect decision making?
- They increase the weight of emotional examples in decisions. (correct)
- They create bias toward recalling negative experiences.
- They have no significant effect on examples recalled.
- They make irrelevant examples more memorable.
What is the effect of framing questions on decision-making outcomes?
What is the effect of framing questions on decision-making outcomes?
When presented with an outbreak of a disease expected to kill 600 people, how might framing the outcome influence public perception?
When presented with an outbreak of a disease expected to kill 600 people, how might framing the outcome influence public perception?
What is the expected outcome in terms of people saved if Program B is adopted?
What is the expected outcome in terms of people saved if Program B is adopted?
Which statement best describes belief perseverance?
Which statement best describes belief perseverance?
Which of the following explains confirmation bias?
Which of the following explains confirmation bias?
What is one of the unique features of language?
What is one of the unique features of language?
What is the main implication of the file drawer problem in relation to confirmation bias?
What is the main implication of the file drawer problem in relation to confirmation bias?
What defines a category in rule-based categorization?
What defines a category in rule-based categorization?
How is graded membership characterized in relation to categories?
How is graded membership characterized in relation to categories?
Which term describes mental representations of an average category member?
Which term describes mental representations of an average category member?
What do exemplars contribute to categorization?
What do exemplars contribute to categorization?
In semantic networks, how are categories organized?
In semantic networks, how are categories organized?
What does the linguistic relativity hypothesis suggest?
What does the linguistic relativity hypothesis suggest?
What are algorithms in problem-solving?
What are algorithms in problem-solving?
If a bat costs $1.00 more than a ball, and together they cost $1.10, how much does the ball cost?
If a bat costs $1.00 more than a ball, and together they cost $1.10, how much does the ball cost?
What is a mental set?
What is a mental set?
In the Nine Dot Problem, what is the key challenge?
In the Nine Dot Problem, what is the key challenge?
What does functional fixedness refer to?
What does functional fixedness refer to?
What is the conjunction fallacy in the representative heuristic?
What is the conjunction fallacy in the representative heuristic?
What does base-rate neglect mean?
What does base-rate neglect mean?
In the Monty Hall Problem, why might you want to switch your choice?
In the Monty Hall Problem, why might you want to switch your choice?
What aspect does the gambler's fallacy relate to?
What aspect does the gambler's fallacy relate to?
What strategy does the representative heuristic use to make judgments?
What strategy does the representative heuristic use to make judgments?
What is the primary assumption of nativist theory regarding language acquisition?
What is the primary assumption of nativist theory regarding language acquisition?
Which of the following is an example of an overgeneralization in language use by children?
Which of the following is an example of an overgeneralization in language use by children?
What does the interactionist theory emphasize in language development?
What does the interactionist theory emphasize in language development?
Which of the following animals learned to use a lexigram board to communicate?
Which of the following animals learned to use a lexigram board to communicate?
What unique ability was demonstrated by dolphins in studies on language?
What unique ability was demonstrated by dolphins in studies on language?
Which language ability was NOT demonstrated by Chaser, the border collie?
Which language ability was NOT demonstrated by Chaser, the border collie?
What does the honeybee waggle dance primarily illustrate in terms of animal communication?
What does the honeybee waggle dance primarily illustrate in terms of animal communication?
Which of the following options represents the concept of cultural transmission in animal communication?
Which of the following options represents the concept of cultural transmission in animal communication?
What is a morpheme?
What is a morpheme?
Which of the following describes phonemes?
Which of the following describes phonemes?
What defines a garden path sentence?
What defines a garden path sentence?
What is the significance of the sensitive period in language acquisition?
What is the significance of the sensitive period in language acquisition?
What does pragmatics study in language?
What does pragmatics study in language?
Which theory suggests that children learn language structures through imitation?
Which theory suggests that children learn language structures through imitation?
What challenge is presented by the Wernicke-Geschwind model of language?
What challenge is presented by the Wernicke-Geschwind model of language?
At what age do children typically experience a naming explosion in vocabulary?
At what age do children typically experience a naming explosion in vocabulary?
What is meant by 'fast mapping' in language development?
What is meant by 'fast mapping' in language development?
What is overgeneralization in language development?
What is overgeneralization in language development?
What does the availability heuristic primarily affect in decision making?
What does the availability heuristic primarily affect in decision making?
How can emotional memories influence the availability heuristic?
How can emotional memories influence the availability heuristic?
What is one effect of framing questions regarding custody decisions?
What is one effect of framing questions regarding custody decisions?
In the context of decision-making, what aspect does the term 'framing' refer to?
In the context of decision-making, what aspect does the term 'framing' refer to?
What role does media exposure play in the availability heuristic?
What role does media exposure play in the availability heuristic?
What is the primary outcome difference between Program A and Program B in terms of lives saved?
What is the primary outcome difference between Program A and Program B in terms of lives saved?
What is the probability of saving no one under Program B?
What is the probability of saving no one under Program B?
How does belief perseverance affect the interpretation of challenging information?
How does belief perseverance affect the interpretation of challenging information?
What phenomenon describes the tendency to only accept evidence that confirms one's beliefs?
What phenomenon describes the tendency to only accept evidence that confirms one's beliefs?
Which aspect of language involves symbols that are combined in a rule-based form?
Which aspect of language involves symbols that are combined in a rule-based form?
What best describes the difference between prototypes and exemplars in categorization?
What best describes the difference between prototypes and exemplars in categorization?
Which categorization method defines membership based on strict criteria?
Which categorization method defines membership based on strict criteria?
How does the Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis suggest language influences perception?
How does the Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis suggest language influences perception?
What role does spreading activation play in semantic networks?
What role does spreading activation play in semantic networks?
What is a key characteristic of the nativist theory of language acquisition?
What is a key characteristic of the nativist theory of language acquisition?
Which aspect of language development does the interactionist theory focus on?
Which aspect of language development does the interactionist theory focus on?
What characterizes graded membership in categories?
What characterizes graded membership in categories?
What was a notable finding from studies on Koko, the gorilla?
What was a notable finding from studies on Koko, the gorilla?
Which statement best reflects the universalist view of language and thought?
Which statement best reflects the universalist view of language and thought?
What is the primary feature of algorithms in problem-solving?
What is the primary feature of algorithms in problem-solving?
Which type of language communication is exemplified by the honeybee waggle dance?
Which type of language communication is exemplified by the honeybee waggle dance?
How is categorization by prototypes different from other methods?
How is categorization by prototypes different from other methods?
In terms of language use, what is the primary significance of cross-fostering studies?
In terms of language use, what is the primary significance of cross-fostering studies?
What distinguishes overgeneralizations in children's language use?
What distinguishes overgeneralizations in children's language use?
What is a significant limitation identified in the study of Nim, the chimpanzee?
What is a significant limitation identified in the study of Nim, the chimpanzee?
What forms the basis of 'cultural transmission' in animal communication?
What forms the basis of 'cultural transmission' in animal communication?
What does functional fixedness prevent an individual from doing in problem-solving?
What does functional fixedness prevent an individual from doing in problem-solving?
In the context of the representative heuristic, what does the conjunction fallacy suggest?
In the context of the representative heuristic, what does the conjunction fallacy suggest?
What does base-rate neglect lead individuals to ignore?
What does base-rate neglect lead individuals to ignore?
In solving the Nine Dot Problem, what is a common mistake made by people?
In solving the Nine Dot Problem, what is a common mistake made by people?
What is the primary implication of the Monty Hall Problem regarding decision-making?
What is the primary implication of the Monty Hall Problem regarding decision-making?
Which statement best describes the representative heuristic's method of making judgments?
Which statement best describes the representative heuristic's method of making judgments?
What cognitive error does the gambler's fallacy represent?
What cognitive error does the gambler's fallacy represent?
How does a mental set influence problem-solving abilities?
How does a mental set influence problem-solving abilities?
What is the primary function of syntax in language?
What is the primary function of syntax in language?
What commonly observed phenomenon occurs when infants lose the ability to discriminate all phonemes?
What commonly observed phenomenon occurs when infants lose the ability to discriminate all phonemes?
What is a notable feature of garden path sentences?
What is a notable feature of garden path sentences?
What characterizes the critical period for language acquisition?
What characterizes the critical period for language acquisition?
What phenomenon occurs when children apply rules of language too broadly, such as saying 'goed' instead of 'went'?
What phenomenon occurs when children apply rules of language too broadly, such as saying 'goed' instead of 'went'?
Which aspect of language development is referred to as 'fast mapping'?
Which aspect of language development is referred to as 'fast mapping'?
What are the non-linguistic aspects of language referred to as?
What are the non-linguistic aspects of language referred to as?
What is one of the limitations of the Wernicke-Geschwind model of language?
What is one of the limitations of the Wernicke-Geschwind model of language?
What is a potential cognitive cost of being bilingual?
What is a potential cognitive cost of being bilingual?
What term describes the smallest meaningful units of language?
What term describes the smallest meaningful units of language?
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Concept
Concept
A mental representation of an object, event, or idea.
Category
Category
A cluster of interconnected concepts.
Rule-based categorization
Rule-based categorization
Categorizing based on a definition; all members are equal.
Prototype
Prototype
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Exemplar
Exemplar
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Semantic network
Semantic network
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Algorithm
Algorithm
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Heuristic
Heuristic
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Availability Heuristic
Availability Heuristic
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Frequency information
Frequency information
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Framing Effect
Framing Effect
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Emotional Memories
Emotional Memories
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Framing Questions
Framing Questions
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Mental Set
Mental Set
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Functional Fixedness
Functional Fixedness
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Representative Heuristic
Representative Heuristic
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Conjunction Fallacy
Conjunction Fallacy
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Base-rate Neglect
Base-rate Neglect
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Law of Small Numbers
Law of Small Numbers
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Gambler's Fallacy
Gambler's Fallacy
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Monty Hall Problem
Monty Hall Problem
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Confirmation Bias
Confirmation Bias
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Belief Perseverance
Belief Perseverance
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The Four Card Task
The Four Card Task
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File Drawer Problem
File Drawer Problem
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Phonemes
Phonemes
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Morphemes
Morphemes
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Syntax
Syntax
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Semantics
Semantics
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Pragmatics
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Broca's Aphasia
Broca's Aphasia
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Wernicke's Aphasia
Wernicke's Aphasia
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Naming Explosion
Naming Explosion
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Overgeneralization
Overgeneralization
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Sensitive Period for Language
Sensitive Period for Language
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Skinner's View on Language
Skinner's View on Language
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Nativist Theory
Nativist Theory
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Universal Grammar
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Interactionist Theory
Interactionist Theory
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Cross-fostering Studies
Cross-fostering Studies
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Lexigram Approach
Lexigram Approach
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Honeybee Waggle Dance
Honeybee Waggle Dance
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Nine Dot Problem
Nine Dot Problem
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Graded Membership
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Spreading Activation
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Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis
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Categorical Perception
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Nativist Theory of Language
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Vocal Learning in Animals
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Study Notes
Thought and Language
- Concepts are mental representations of objects, events, or ideas.
- Categories are clusters of interrelated concepts.
Categories by Definition
- Rule-based categorization is definition-based.
- Membership in a category is all-or-none, and all members are equal.
Typicality Effects
- Graded Membership: members of a category vary in typicality.
- Sentence verification technique: measures how quickly people verify a sentence that involves a category member (e.g., "Is a robin a bird?" vs. "Is a penguin a bird?")
Categorization by Prototype
- Prototypes are mental representations of an average category member.
- Categorization is based on resemblance.
- Explains graded membership; some members of a category are more typical than others.
Prototypes vs. Exemplars
- Exemplars are specific examples from memory.
- Prototypes provide information about typicality.
- Exemplars provide information about variability within a category.
Semantic Networks
- Categories and concepts are organized from general to more specific.
- Superordinate: a higher-level category (e.g., Animal).
- Basic: a middle-level category (e.g., Bird).
- Subordinate: a lower-level category (e.g., Robin).
Spreading Activation
- Lexical Decision Task: participants decide whether strings of letters are words.
- Words that are closely related tend to be processed more quickly.
- Concepts activate related concepts, spreading activation through a network.
Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis
- Language influences how we experience the world.
- Categorical Perception: faster and more accurate discrimination of stimuli that straddle a color boundary.
Universalist View
- Common repertoire of thought and perception influences all languages.
- Languages guide attention and shapes cognition.
- Languages evolve predictably.
Problem Solving
- Algorithms: strategies based on following a series of rules.
- Anagrams and Mathematical problems can be approached with algorithmic solutions.
- Heuristics: strategies that rely on prior experiences.. Provide shortcuts or rules of thumb that can make problem solving more efficient.
Mental Set
- Rote learning of problem-solving strategies can lead to a mental set.
- This can prevent the development of a deeper understanding of the problem or finding alternative solutions.
The Nine Dot Problem
- Connect nine dots using only four straight lines without lifting your pen off the paper.
- Requires overcoming a problem-solving set to find the solution.
Functional Fixedness
- Occurs when individuals can only think of an object's most obvious function.
- Prevents finding alternative solutions.
- Example: a candle box can be used to hold a candle in place to secure it on a wall; this solution may require individuals to think outside the box.
Representative Heuristic
- Making judgments of likelihood based on how well an example represents a specific category.
- Includes conjunction fallacy, law of small numbers, gambler's fallacy, and probability substitution.
Base-rate Neglect
- Participants ignore base rate information when making judgments.
- Instead, they focus on the representativeness of individual cases.
Monty Hall Problem
- Suppose you're on a game show and have to pick one of three doors.
- Behind one door is a car; behind the others are goats.
- After you pick a door, the host opens another door to reveal a goat
- Do you switch doors or stay with your original choice?
- Switching doors increases your odds of winning the car.
Availability Heuristic
- Estimating the frequency of an event based on how easily examples come to mind.
- Constant media exposure can influence perceived frequency.
Emotional-Based Decisions
- Emotional memories play a significant role in availability heuristics.
- Vivid or emotionally charged events are more likely to be recalled.
Framing
- Framing questions or outcomes can influence decisions.
- Framing affects how information is perceived and interpreted.
Staying in Our Ideological Bubble
- Tendency to accept evidence consistent with beliefs and ignore contradictory information.
- Confirmation bias is a strong factor in this tendency.
- Confirmation bias and belief perseverance maintain and reinforce current beliefs or ideas.
- Information consistent with existing beliefs is more accessible.
Confirmation Bias
- Tendency to favor evidence that confirms existing beliefs.
- Confirmation bias makes information processing selectively biased towards confirming current beliefs and ideas.
The Four Card Task
- A problem-solving task designed to measure reasoning ability on logical problems.
- Individuals tend not to consider disconfirming evidence.
- Logic problems are a good way to identify biases in how we approach problems and solution finding.
Confirmation Bias/Belief Perseverance
- The stubbornness of holding onto beliefs even when faced with contradictory evidence, which often affects how individuals interpret information.
Properties of Language
- Language involves spoken, written, and/or gestural symbols combined in rule-based form.
- Unique Features: Semanticity, Productivity, Displacement, Socially Learned.
Phonemes
- Phonemes are the basic units of sound in a language.
- Experience-dependent plasticity affects speech perception development.
- The vocal tract can produce 200 different sounds in human speech.
Morphemes
- The smallest meaningful units of language (e.g., prefixes, suffixes, root words).
- English has approximately 50,000 morphemes.
- Morphemes are combined to create words and phrases in a given language.
Semantics
- The meaning of words and how they are understood in context.
- Ambiguity can affect understanding.
Syntax
- The rules for combining words and morphemes into meaningful phrases and sentences.
- Evaluated on a word-by-word basis, but overall meaning is often determined before all information is processed.
Garden Path Sentences
- Sentences intentionally designed to mislead using early words in a sentence.
- Lead to unintended interpretations.
- Demonstrates how we interpret sentences in a word-by-word manner and are sometimes misled.
Pragmatics
- The non-linguistic aspects of language usage (e.g., context, tone, social assumptions).
- The way context affects meaning and interpretation in language.
Language and the Brain
- Wernicke-Geschwind Model: a model of language in the brain.
- Specific brain areas are linked to specific functions in language.
- Aphasias: disorders of language resulting from brain damage.
- Language processing requires interaction among many areas in the brain.
Language Development
- Newborns distinguish function and content words.
- Receptive vocabulary (understanding) precedes productive vocabulary (speaking).
- Naming explosion is a rapid increase in vocabulary during early childhood.
Learning the Rules of Language
- Predictable errors occur during language development (e.g., overextension, underextension, overgeneralization).
- Development is a process of learning the rules.
Abstract Aspects of Language
- Metalinguistic awareness: understanding how language is used.
- Children develop awareness of irony, sarcasm, and other complex language usages between the ages of 6 and 8.
Language Acquisition
- Sensitive period: a time during childhood when language skills develop readily.
- Skills fade starting roughly during the seventh year of life, with some exceptions.
Critical Period for Language (Genie case study)
- Biological maturation of brain plays a role in language development.
- Exposure to language within the first 12 years is vital for normal development.
- Critical periods may not be absolute.
Learning Multiple Languages
- Bilingual children usually have a smaller vocabulary initially, but some studies have identified cognitive benefits.
- Possible benefits include improved executive functions, and potential health benefits.
Theories of Language Acquisition
- Behaviorist theory: language acquisition is learned through imitation and reinforcement.
- Nativist theory: humans have an innate predisposition for language acquisition.
- Interactionist theory: language development involves both biological and environmental factors.
- Theories provide different perspectives as to how language is learned and developed.
Is Language Unique to Humans?
- Cross-fostering studies show limited linguistic ability in non-human primates compared with human linguistic capabilities.
- Apes may use sign language, but it does not demonstrate true symbolic language comprehension.
- Animal communication has qualities of language and certain animal vocalisations can transmit important information in specific contexts, although a fully symbolic system like humans have is not yet seen in animals.
Language Use in Other Animals
- Some animals demonstrate complex communication but lack the full symbolic system of human language.
Complex Animal Communication
- Animals communicate using a variety of sophisticated methods (e.g., honeybee waggle dance, referential alarm calls).
- Language is a spectrum of behaviours that is present in humans and animals.
Vocal Learning Species
- Some animals, like humans, need to learn typical vocalizations for communication.
- Cultural transmission of vocalizations may be observed across species.
Is Human Language Unique?
- Human language has unique features, compared with animals' communication.
- Language is a complex communication system in humans, with specific features that are not yet fully replicated in other animal species.
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This quiz explores key concepts in psychology related to heuristics and cognitive biases, including the availability heuristic, framing effects, and confirmation bias. Test your understanding of how these phenomena influence decision-making and public perception. Dive into the fascinating relationship between emotional memories and cognitive processes.
