Cognitive Language And Creativity Flashcards
What is cognition?
Cognition refers to the mental processes involved in acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
True or False: Cognition only involves conscious thought.
False.
What are the main components of cognition?
The main components include perception, attention, memory, reasoning, and decision-making.
Fill in the blank: ________ is the ability to focus on specific stimuli while ignoring others.
Attention
Define language in the context of psychology.
Language is a system of symbols and rules that enables communication and expression of thoughts and feelings.
What is the difference between phonetics and phonology?
Phonetics is the study of the physical sounds of human speech, while phonology deals with how sounds function in particular languages.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of language? A) Communication B) Thought organization C) Memory retrieval D) Emotional expression
C) Memory retrieval
What are the four levels of language structure?
The four levels are phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics.
True or False: Creativity is solely about producing artistic works.
False.
What is divergent thinking?
Divergent thinking is a thought process used to generate creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions.
Fill in the blank: ________ refers to the ability to produce original and valuable ideas.
Creativity
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of creative individuals? A) Rigidity B) Open-mindedness C) Conformity D) Predictability
B) Open-mindedness
What is the role of working memory in cognition?
Working memory is responsible for temporarily holding and manipulating information for cognitive tasks.
True or False: Semantic memory refers to personal experiences.
False.
What is a schema?
A schema is a cognitive framework or concept that helps organize and interpret information.
Fill in the blank: ________ is the process of converting sensory input into a form that can be stored in memory.
Encoding
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication? A) Writing a letter B) Speaking C) Facial expressions D) Reading
C) Facial expressions
What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?
Intrinsic motivation comes from within the individual, while extrinsic motivation is driven by external rewards or pressures.
True or False: Language acquisition is a process that only occurs during early childhood.
False.
What is the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?
The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis suggests that the language one speaks influences how one thinks and perceives the world.
Fill in the blank: ________ is a cognitive bias that involves favoring information that confirms existing beliefs.
Confirmation bias
Multiple Choice: Which cognitive process involves making judgments about the probability of an event? A) Heuristic B) Problem-solving C) Decision-making D) Memory recall
C) Decision-making
What is the difference between explicit and implicit memory?
Explicit memory involves conscious recall of information, while implicit memory is unconscious and affects behavior without awareness.
True or False: Creativity is only relevant in artistic fields.
False.
What is the function of the Broca’s area in the brain?
Broca’s area is involved in language production and processing.
Fill in the blank: ________ refers to the rules that govern the structure of sentences in a language.
Syntax
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of a heuristic? A) Following a strict algorithm B) Using a rule of thumb C) Analyzing all possibilities D) None of the above
B) Using a rule of thumb
What is cognitive dissonance?
Cognitive dissonance is the mental discomfort experienced when holding two contradictory beliefs or values.
True or False: All languages have the same grammatical structures.
False.
What is the role of the Wernicke’s area in the brain?
Wernicke’s area is associated with language comprehension.
Fill in the blank: ________ refers to a sudden realization of a problem’s solution.
Insight
Multiple Choice: Which type of memory is primarily involved in learning new information? A) Long-term memory B) Short-term memory C) Sensory memory D) Working memory
D) Working memory
What is the difference between convergent and divergent thinking?
Convergent thinking focuses on finding a single correct solution, while divergent thinking generates multiple possible solutions.
True or False: Emotional intelligence plays a role in creativity.
True.
What is the term for a mental shortcut that allows people to make decisions quickly?
Heuristic.
Fill in the blank: ________ is the ability to understand and manage one’s own emotions and the emotions of others.
Emotional intelligence
branch of linguistics that studies how languages systematically organize their phones
any linguistic analysis at a level beneath the word (including syllable, onset and rime
Phonology
In linguistics, _________ is the study of how words and morphemes combine to form larger units such as phrases and sentences
Syntax
