cognition pt 1

Question 1

cognition

Answer 1

thinking, and it encompasses the processes associated with perception, knowledge, problem solving, judgment, language, and memory

Question 2

concepts

Answer 2

categories or groupings of linguistic information, images, ideas, or memories, such as life experiences.

Question 3

prototype

Answer 3

the best example or representation of a concept. For example, what comes to your mind when you think of a dog? Most likely your early experiences with dogs will shape what you imagine. If your first pet was a Golden Retriever, there is a good chance that this would be your ________ for the category of dogs

Question 4

natural concepts

Answer 4

created “naturally” through your experiences and can be developed from either direct or indirect experiences.

Question 5

artificial concept

Answer 5

a concept that is defined by a specific set of characteristics. Various properties of geometric shapes serve as useful examples of this

Question 6

role schema

Answer 6

makes assumptions about how individuals in certain roles will behave

Question 7

event schema

Answer 7

a set of behaviors that can feel like a routine; also referred to as cognitive script

Question 8

cognitive script

Answer 8

set of behaviors that are performed the same way each time; also referred to as an event schema

Question 9

problem-solving strategy

Answer 9

method for solving problems