Ch. 9 Thinking Flashcards
1
Q
Mental processes
- concept formation
- problem solving
- decision making
A
Cognitive psychology
2
Q
concept formation by visuals; best example of a category
A
Prototype
3
Q
- logical, step-by-step procedure
- systematic and orderly
- try all possible solutions
A
Algorithm
4
Q
rule of thumb strategy
ex. i before e except after c
A
Heuristic
5
Q
the tendency to search for confirming information
A
Confirmation bias
6
Q
Who was commissioned by the French government to identify school children who were having difficulties?
A
Alfred Binet and Theodore Simon
7
Q
the capacity for goal-directed, adaptive behavior
A
Intelligence
8
Q
predict your ability to learn a new skill
A
Aptitude tests
9
Q
principle of test construction involving consistency
A
Reliability
10
Q
- test measures what it is supposed to
- test predicts what it is supposed to do
A
Validity
