What is the Flynn effect

The gradual increase in intelligence

Which is an example of effortful processing?

Studying with flashcards for a test

Which of the following is an example of a heuristic in problem-solving

Using a rule of thumb to estimate the amount of paint needed for a room

What is Down syndrome

A genetic disorder from an extra chromosome 21, causing distinct traits

Which is an example of implicit memory

Tying your shoes without thinking

A sudden, effortless understanding or insight without conscious reasoning

What is proactive interference?

Having trouble remembering your new password bec

Which of the following is an example of framing

Deciding whether to purchase a product based on how it is advertised

Which of the following is an example of chunking in memory

Dividing a long number into smaller groups to make it easier to recall

Encoding failure happens when

Information never gets stored in long-term memory

What does chunking help with

Grouping things into smaller parts

What is crystallized intelligence

The ability to apply learned knowledge and skills from repeated attempts

Which of the following problems is NOT typically solved using an algorithm

Deciding which movie to watch based on your mood and preferences

Long-term potentiation helps with

Making brain connections stronger for better memory

Which of the following is an example of a longitudinal study

Scientists track children for 20 years to study social skill development

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of chunking while studying for an AP History test?

Grouping American Revolution events into Battles, Figures, and Documents, Memorizing all details of the American Revolution, like dates and figures

Which of the following is an example of a fixed mindset

employee avoids public speaking believing they are naturally bad at it

What is an example of recognition

Choosing the right answer in multiple choice

Which is an example of overconfidence

A driver believes they are better than average and speeds

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1
What is the Flynn effect
The gradual increase in intelligence
A phenomenon where individuals score higher on IQ tests after attempts
The gradual decline in intelligence due to environmental factors
The effect of genetic inheritance on intelligence levels in families
2
What term describes the initial stage of memory where sensory information is briefly recorded
Sensory memory
Short-term memory
Working memory
Episodic memory
3
Which type of memory involves recalling facts and general knowledge
Semantic memory
Procedural memory
Episodic memory
Working memory
4
Which is an example of effortful processing?
Riding a bike without thinking
Studying with flashcards for a test
Recognizing a friend’s face right away
Driving without paying much attention
5
Which of the following is an example of a heuristic in problem-solving
Memorizing a list of instructions
Using a rule of thumb to estimate the amount of paint needed for a room
Trying every key on a keyring until one fits
Using a formula to solve a math problem
6
What is Down syndrome
rare inherited condition caused by a mutation in a single gene
A genetic disorder from an extra chromosome 21, causing distinct traits
neurological condition that primarily affects muscle and coordination
psychological disorder characterized by periods of extreme mood swings
7
Which is an example of implicit memory
Tying your shoes without thinking
Recalling your first day of kindergarten
Remembering the name of your school
Studying for a big test
8
Which problem-solving method guarantees a solution but can be time-consuming
Heuristic
Algorithm
Intuition
Insight
9
What is intuition
A sudden, effortless understanding or insight without conscious reasoning
A logical, step-by-step reasoning process used to solve problems
A deliberate decision-making process based on collected evidence
A form of memory recall involving detailed past experiences
10
What is proactive interference?
Having trouble remembering your new password bec
Forgetting your old phone number after getting a new one
Mixing up memories from different trips
Forgetting what you learned in school last year
11
The hippocampus helps with
Controlling emotions
Remembering how to ride a bike
Creating new memories
Moving your muscles
12
Which of the following is an example of framing
Automatically feeling scared when you see a shadow in a dark alley
Deciding whether to purchase a product based on how it is advertised
Estimating the likelihood of a car accident based on recent news reports
Remembering a childhood event clearly after seeing a photo of it
13
Episodic memory is
Short-term memory
Personal life experiences
How to do things like riding a bike
Facts you learn in school
14
Which of the following is an example of chunking in memory
Remembering a grocery list word for word
Dividing a long number into smaller groups to make it easier to recall
Storing only relevant details of a situation
Repeating information aloud to reinforce memory
15
Which stage of memory involves the conversion of sensory input into a form that can be stored
Encoding
Consolidation
Storage
Retrieval
16
The mental process of grouping similar objects, events, or people into categories is known as
Chunking
Generalization
Categorization
Assimilation
17
The theory that we store memories by strengthening neural connections in the brain is called
Cognitive reorganization
Hebbian learning
Neural plasticity
Long-term potentiation
18
Encoding failure happens when
You remember something too quickly
Information never gets stored in long-term memory
A memory is changed after you remember it
A new memory pushes out an old one
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What does chunking help with
Grouping things into smaller parts
Using pictures to remember
Sorting information by alphabet
Saying things over and over to remember
20
What is crystallized intelligence
The ability to apply learned knowledge and skills from repeated attempts
solve new problems and think abstractly without using previous knowledge
The ability to adapt to unfamiliar situations and environments
The speed at which a person can process information and solve problems
21
Which of the following problems is NOT typically solved using an algorithm
A program to search through a list of data to find a specific item
Solving a complex math equation by following a series of logical step
Finding the fastest route between two cities using a map
Deciding which movie to watch based on your mood and preferences
22
The primacy effect means you remember
Random things from a list
The middle of a list
The last things in a list
The first things in a list
23
True or false: is intelligence polygenetic
True
False
24
Long-term potentiation helps with
Remembering things you see
Forgetting things faster
Keeping short-term memories longer
Making brain connections stronger for better memory
25
If someone can't make new memories, they have
Anterograde amnesia
Short-term memory loss
Infantile amnesia
Retrograde amnesia
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Which of the following is an example of a longitudinal study
Scientists track children for 20 years to study social skill development
doctor conducts an experiment to test the effectiveness of a new medication
Researchers compare math test scores of students from different age groups
A psychologist surveys employees to analyze workplace satisfaction
27
Where do most of the values fall on a normal curve
Right end
None
Left end
Center
28
Which cognitive bias involves the tendency to search interpreting information that supports one’s preexisting beliefs
Functional fixedness
Availability heuristic
Representativeness heuristic
Confirmation bias
29
Which criteria must an intelligence test meet to be accepted
Standardized
Expandable
Reliable
Valid
30
Which of the following best illustrates the concept of chunking while studying for an AP History test?
Grouping American Revolution events into Battles, Figures, and Documents
Memorizing dates without context
Writing historical facts randomly and reviewing them
Memorizing all details of the American Revolution, like dates and figures
31
Which of the following is an example of a fixed mindset
runner trains hard after losing, believing practice will make them faster
student believes they can improve their math skills with practice
musician seeks feedback to refine their skills
employee avoids public speaking believing they are naturally bad at it
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What is an example of recognition
Filling in blanks on a test
Choosing the right answer in multiple choice
Writing an answer from memory
Saying a poem by heart
33
In language development, the ability to understand that different words can have similar meanings is referred to as
Semantics
Morphology
Syntax
Pragmatics
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Which is an example of overconfidence
A chef follows a recipe closely to ensure the dish turns out as expected
A person researches extensively before making an investment
A student thoroughly studies for an exam and performs well
A driver believes they are better than average and speeds

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