Question 1

The framing effect refers to the way in which information is presented.

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The framing effect does refer to the way in which information is presented. It describes how the wording or context of a message can influence people's perceptions and decisions.

Question 2

Robert Sternberg constructed the ___________ theory of intelligence.

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The answer of Robert Sternberg constructed the ___________ theory of...

Question 3

According to the definition in the text, apes use language.

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Apes can use symbols and signs to communicate, but they do not use language in the same complex and structured way humans do.

Question 4

The dramatic rise in the IQ scores of the US population in the last 50 years is called the __________ __________.

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The answer of The dramatic rise in the IQ scores...

Question 5

Creative problem solving demands __________ rather than __________ thinking.

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The answer of Creative problem solving demands __________ rather than...

Question 6

The Wechsler scales of intelligence contain two sets of questions called the verbal subtests and the __________ subtests.

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The answer of The Wechsler scales of intelligence contain two...

Question 7

The analogy heuristic is very seldom used by most people.

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The statement is incorrect. The analogy heuristic is actually a common cognitive shortcut used by many people, especially in problem-solving and decision-making situations.

Question 8

An algorithm is a short cut, or a rule of thumb that helps simplify and solve a problem.

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An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure or formula for solving a problem, not a shortcut or rule of thumb.

Question 9

Prototypes are often taught by use of examples, or exemplars.

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Prototypes are frequently taught or explained by using examples, also referred to as exemplars, to demonstrate the typical characteristics or traits of a particular category or concept.

Question 10

Peter Salovey and John Mayer developed the theory of _______ _______.

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The answer of Peter Salovey and John Mayer developed the...

Question 11

The degree to which the variations in a trait are explained by genetic factors is called __________.

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The answer of The degree to which the variations in...

Question 12

Novices are more likely than experts to use serial processing to solve problems.

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Novices have less experience and knowledge in a particular domain, and therefore are more likely to use sequential or serial processing to solve problems. They tend to approach problems step-by-step, one after the other, in a linear fashion. In contrast, experts have more knowledge and experience in a particular domain, and are more likely to use parallel processing or to approach problems in a more holistic or non-linear fashion.

Question 13

Most psychologists agree that intelligence tests are __________ __________ against African Americans and members of the lower classes.

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The answer of Most psychologists agree that intelligence tests are...

Question 14

Piaget believed it was possible to understand concepts without knowing the words used to describe the concepts.

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Piaget's theory of cognitive development posits that children can develop their understanding of concepts through their own exploration and construction of knowledge, rather than simply memorizing words and definitions. Therefore, it is possible to understand concepts without necessarily having the vocabulary to describe them.

Question 15

Your level of expertise, whether you fall prey to a mental set, and whether you develop insight into the problem are all factors that affect your ability to solve problems.

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These factors are known to impact problem solving ability. Expertise, avoiding mental sets, and developing insight are all important components to effective problem solving.

Question 16

"Mommy sitted down" is an example of a holophrase.

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A holophrase is a single word or phrase that conveys a complete thought or sentence. "Mommy sitted down" is not a holophrase because it includes multiple words and does not convey a complete sentence. The correct form of the sentence would be "Mommy sat down."

Question 17

By the fifth or sixth month, children begin to coo.

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The answer of By the fifth or sixth month, children...

Question 18

A decision-making heuristic in which people make judgments about samples according to the populations they appear to represent is called the anchoring and adjustment heuristic.

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The description given in the statement refers to the representativeness heuristic, not the anchoring and adjustment heuristic. The anchoring and adjustment heuristic occurs when people are influenced by an initial anchor point and adjust their judgment based on that anchor.

Question 19

After engaging in thousands of studies on intelligence, psychologists now agree on what intelligence is.

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While psychologists have made significant progress in understanding intelligence, there is still debate and differing opinions on its definition and measurement. There is not one universally agreed upon definition of intelligence.

Question 20

On the Binet-Simon scale, __________ age shows the intellectual level at which the child is functioning.

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The answer of On the Binet-Simon scale, __________ age shows...

Quiz 7: Thinking, Language, and Intelligence