Response Time and Fitts' Law Quiz
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What is the correct inference based on the statement 'Some people are babies' and 'Some babies cry'?

  • Some people cry (correct)
  • Babies cry but people don't
  • No people cry
  • All people cry

What type of reasoning is described as 'generalizing from cases seen to cases unseen'?

  • Inductive reasoning (correct)
  • Deductive reasoning
  • Syllogistic reasoning
  • Abductive reasoning

What is the main limitation of inductive reasoning described in the text?

  • It is unreliable and can lead to false conclusions
  • It is not suitable for well-defined problem solving
  • It can only prove false, not true (correct)
  • It relies too heavily on intuition and insight

In the Wason's card problem, how many cards and which ones should be turned over to determine if the statement is true?

<p>The number of cards and which ones to turn over is not specified in the text (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of reasoning is described as 'reasoning from event to cause'?

<p>Abductive reasoning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the 'problem space theory' of problem solving, which of the following is a key component of the problem-solving process?

<p>Generating problem states using legal operators (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of sensory memory?

<p>Buffers for stimuli received through senses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which memory type has a limited capacity of 7 ± 2 chunks?

<p>Short-term memory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of iconic memory?

<p>Seeing a sparkler trail (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which type of memory do child nodes inherit properties from parent nodes?

<p>Semantic memory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of scripts in long-term memory?

<p>Store procedural knowledge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which model represents procedural knowledge in long-term memory?

<p>Production rules (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for movement time according to Fitts' Law?

<p>Mt = a + b log2(D/S + 1) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of stimulus typically results in the shortest reaction time?

<p>Visual (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does increasing reaction time affect accuracy in unskilled operators?

<p>Decreases accuracy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect determines movement time according to the information provided?

<p>The size of the target and the distance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What governs the selection of stimuli according to the text?

<p>Level of arousal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is analogical mapping in problem-solving characterized by?

<p>Applying knowledge of similar problems from similar domains (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is skilled activity in problem-solving characterized?

<p>By chunking a lot of information to optimize short-term memory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of error is characterized by having the right intention but failing to execute it correctly?

<p>Slip mistakes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause a slip mistake in problem-solving?

<p>Change to aspect of skilled behavior (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do humans create mental models according to the text?

<p>To explain behavior (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to James-Lange theory, how is emotion defined?

<p>As a physiological response to a stimuli (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Cannon propose about emotion?

<p>It is a cognitive response to a stimuli (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Schacter-Singer's theory of emotion, what drives the emotion?

<p>Cognitive evaluation of the situation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does affect influence problem-solving abilities?

<p>Positive affect enhances creative problem solving (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact does stress have on problem-solving difficulty according to the text?

<p>Stress increases problem-solving difficulty (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do relaxed users react to shortcomings in design according to the text?

<p>They are more forgiving (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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