Imagination Quiz: The Importance of Imagination in Psychology

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What is one of the fundamental tasks in moving oneself from a current situation toward an envisioned future?

Suppressing emotions
Exaggerating emotions
Anticipation and management of emotions (correct)
Avoiding all emotions

In the program of research described in the article, what produced progress in achieving goals or resolving stressful events?

Ignoring the stressful events
Engaging in unrelated activities
Mental simulation of the process for reaching a goal or of the dynamics of an unfolding stressful event (correct)
Avoiding thinking about the goals

What did envisioning successful completion of a goal or resolution of a stressor, as recommended in the self-help literature, not lead to?

Decreased stress
Increased stress
No impact on achieving goals or resolving events
Progress in achieving those goals or resolving those events (correct)

What is one of the characteristics of effective mental simulations discussed in the article?

Their relation to self-regulatory processes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What has been explored in virtually every area of psychology, according to the text?

The ability to imagine future events (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does mental simulation provide a window on, according to the text?

The future by enabling people to envision possibilities and develop plans (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of mental simulation in problem-solving?

It offers flexibility in trying out solutions in unique circumstances (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does mental simulation contribute to behavior change?

It is crucial in cognitive-behavior therapy for maintaining behavior change (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of mental practice on elite athletes?

It improves performance (D) Signup and view all the answers

What combination maximally hones skills, according to research?

Mental practice combined with physical practice (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial for effective mental simulations in reaching a goal?

Emphasizing simulating the process needed for reaching a goal (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does mental simulation force one to do in achieving a goal?

Identify and organize the steps involved (A) Signup and view all the answers

What makes mental simulations seem true according to Kahneman and Miller (1986)?

They tend to obey the constraints of reality (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who used mental simulation to recognize the needs of working mothers and make timely investments?

Peter Lynch (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did the Tactical Action Officer do during the Iran-Iraq war to avert a major diplomatic catastrophe?

Used mental simulation to imagine alternative explanations (D) Signup and view all the answers

How did homeowners who mentally simulated owning cable differ from those who read about its advantages?

They were more likely to want to subscribe (A) Signup and view all the answers

What role do experts, such as investment advisers and elite fire-fighting unit commanders, use mental simulation for?

Problem-solving (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did at least nine empirical investigations show about people's belief in hypothetical events?

They are more likely to believe hypothetical events will occur if they mentally simulate them (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two contrasting forms of mental simulation for achieving personal goals discussed in the text?

Process simulation and outcome simulation (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who advocated outcome simulation for goal achievement according to the text?

Self-help writers such as Dyer, Fanning, Lakein, and Peale (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did the process-simulation participants visualize themselves doing in preparation for the exam?

Studying for the exam in a way that would lead them to obtain a grade of A (D) Signup and view all the answers

What were the main tasks of self-regulation that the authors maintain process simulation effectively addresses?

Enlisting problem-solving activities and regulating emotional states (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did the outcome-simulation participants imagine themselves having already received?

A grade of A on the exam (A) Signup and view all the answers

What were the participants asked to report the night before the exam?

The number of hours they had studied and other study-related details (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a fundamental characteristic of mental simulations?

They make events seem real when imagined in concrete and specific form (D) Signup and view all the answers

In what way do social psychologists contribute to the study of imagination?

Studying counterfactual reasoning's role in evoking emotional states and regulating future behavior (C) Signup and view all the answers

What do cognitive psychologists primarily research in relation to imagination?

How people manage their mental resources for various cognitive tasks, including problem-solving and planning (B) Signup and view all the answers

What have stress and coping researchers highlighted in relation to imagination?

The importance of problem-solving activities and emotional state regulation in overcoming stressful circumstances (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is mental simulation fundamental to?

Tasks such as going on a trip or writing a paper (C) Signup and view all the answers

How do developmental psychologists contribute to the study of imagination?

Studying children's symbolic capacities for imagining future events and using those skills for goal-setting, planning, fantasizing, and play (D) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Fundamental task?

Anticipating and managing emotions.

What produces progress?

Mental simulation of the process for reaching a goal or of the dynamics of an unfolding stressful event.