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Cognition, Intelligence, Language
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When we look for evidence that agrees with our beliefs and ignore evidence that contradicts them.
Functional fixedness
Heuristics
Confirmation bias
Belief perseverance
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__ refers to our ability to reason and solve problems (decreases with age)
Fluid intelligence
Convergent thinking
Crystallized intelligence
Belief perseverance
3
What is the Flynn Effect?
A syndrome that increases your test-taking abilities
intelligence scores have been increasing over the last century
Logical-Mathematical intelligence deemed most important
A way to measure IQ
4
How many phonemes and morphemes are in the word "boots?"
5; 1
4; 2
1; 3
3; 1
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__refers to maintaining a belief even after it has been proven wrong.
Heuristic
Confirmation bias
Functional fixedness
Belief perseverance
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Tests that measure learning potential and your ability to learn are called ___ tests.
acheivement
aptitude
reliable
valid
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Sarah is afraid to fly on a plane because she heard of a plane crash last month. This info immediately comes to mind...
Algorithms
Trial & error
Availability heuristics
Representativeness Heuristics
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Your best example of a celebrity is Beyonce.
hueristic
divergent
"g" factor
prototype
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_________: humans born w/ natural ability to learn language; _________:we learn language bc of imitation & reinforcement
Skinner; Chomsky
Skinner; Whorf
Whorf; Chomsky
Chomsky; Skinner
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__ refers to thinking that searches for multiple possible answers and is key in creativity (new & valuable ideas).
Convergent thinking
belief perseverance
Divergent thinking
Confirmation bias
11
Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory includes all of the following types of intelligence EXCEPT ___ intelligence
practical
analytical
emotional
creative
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__ refer to the knowledge we’ve accumulated over time (increases with age).
Divergent thinking
Fluid Intelligence
Crystallized intelligence
Convergent thinking
13
Whorf's linguistic determinism emphasizes that
words and language influences the way people think
our linguistic proficiencies influence our social status
infancy is a critical period for language development
all languages share a similar grammar
14
Binet's first intelligence tests were designed for what purpose?
to identify those students who experienced difficulty
To create an elite group of children
For the government Census
To work out who was the brightest students
15
Let's say about 65% of Mr. Abdullah's AP Bio students pass the AP exam each year. The results would be
valid
reliable
not standardized
construct-validity
16
You meet Sociology professor for 1st time who is dressed in a suit & glasses. You assume he is professional & organized.
The availability heuristic.
Hindsight Bias
The representative heuristic.
Framing
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Which of the following is NOT one of Gardner's Multiple Intelligences?
interpersonal
spatial
kinesthetic
practical
18
If the AP Psych exam measures how much you've learned about psychology it would have___ (
measures what it’s supposed to)
Standarization
Credibility
Validity
Reliability
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A methodical, logical, precise procedure that guarantees the right solution to a problem.
Hueristic
Divergent Thinking
Mental Set
Algorithm
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According to Charles Spearman, there is one main intelligence & is measured by intelligence tests
Emotional Intelligence
Triarchic Theory of Intelligence
General Intelligence (g)
Savant syndrome
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Tests that measure what you have learned (unit test, ap exam, etc) are called ___ tests.
valid
reliable
achievement
aptitude
