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?

The number of cards and which ones to turn over is not specified in the text Signup and view all the answers

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

Abductive reasoning 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?

Generating problem states using legal operators Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of sensory memory?

Buffers for stimuli received through senses Signup and view all the answers

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

Short-term memory Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of iconic memory?

Seeing a sparkler trail Signup and view all the answers

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

Semantic memory Signup and view all the answers

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

Store procedural knowledge Signup and view all the answers

Which model represents procedural knowledge in long-term memory?

Production rules Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Visual Signup and view all the answers

How does increasing reaction time affect accuracy in unskilled operators?

Decreases accuracy Signup and view all the answers

What aspect determines movement time according to the information provided?

The size of the target and the distance Signup and view all the answers

What governs the selection of stimuli according to the text?

Level of arousal Signup and view all the answers

What is analogical mapping in problem-solving characterized by?

Applying knowledge of similar problems from similar domains Signup and view all the answers

How is skilled activity in problem-solving characterized?

By chunking a lot of information to optimize short-term memory Signup and view all the answers

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

Slip mistakes Signup and view all the answers

What can cause a slip mistake in problem-solving?

Change to aspect of skilled behavior Signup and view all the answers

Why do humans create mental models according to the text?

To explain behavior Signup and view all the answers

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

As a physiological response to a stimuli Signup and view all the answers

What did Cannon propose about emotion?

It is a cognitive response to a stimuli Signup and view all the answers

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

Cognitive evaluation of the situation Signup and view all the answers

How does affect influence problem-solving abilities?

Positive affect enhances creative problem solving Signup and view all the answers

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

Stress increases problem-solving difficulty Signup and view all the answers

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

They are more forgiving Signup and view all the answers