CH 8

Question 1

Cognition

Answer 1

The process of thinking, gaining knowledge, and dealing with knowledge.

Question 2

Thinking

Answer 2

Mental Activity that involves coming to a decision, reaching a solution, forming a belief, or developing attitude

Question 3

Reasoning

Answer 3

Using info to determine if a conclusion is valid or reasonable

Question 4

Informal Reasoning

Answer 4

Relying on opinions

Question 5

Formal Reasoning

Answer 5

Relying on logical and objective methods

Question 6

Decision Making

Answer 6

Attempting to select the best alternative among several options

Question 7

Problem Solving

Answer 7

Finding a way around an obstacle to reach a goal

Question 8

Algorithm

Answer 8

A systematic set of procedures to follow when thinking and making a decision
- “Rule of Thumb” decisions are generally fine - they are good enough in our daily lives

Question 9

Heuristic

Answer 9

A shortcut (rule of thumb or informal guideline) used to reduce the amount of thinking that is needed to make decisions