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Cognitive Language And Creativity Flashcards

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What is cognition?

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Cognition refers to the mental processes involved in acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

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True or False: Cognition only involves conscious thought.

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False.

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What are the main components of cognition?

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The main components include perception, attention, memory, reasoning, and decision-making.

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Fill in the blank: ________ is the ability to focus on specific stimuli while ignoring others.

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Attention

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Define language in the context of psychology.

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Language is a system of symbols and rules that enables communication and expression of thoughts and feelings.

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What is the difference between phonetics and phonology?

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Phonetics is the study of the physical sounds of human speech, while phonology deals with how sounds function in particular languages.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of language? A) Communication B) Thought organization C) Memory retrieval D) Emotional expression

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C) Memory retrieval

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What are the four levels of language structure?

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The four levels are phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics.

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True or False: Creativity is solely about producing artistic works.

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False.

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What is divergent thinking?

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Divergent thinking is a thought process used to generate creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions.

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Fill in the blank: ________ refers to the ability to produce original and valuable ideas.

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Creativity

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of creative individuals? A) Rigidity B) Open-mindedness C) Conformity D) Predictability

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B) Open-mindedness

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What is the role of working memory in cognition?

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Working memory is responsible for temporarily holding and manipulating information for cognitive tasks.

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True or False: Semantic memory refers to personal experiences.

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False.

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What is a schema?

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A schema is a cognitive framework or concept that helps organize and interpret information.

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Fill in the blank: ________ is the process of converting sensory input into a form that can be stored in memory.

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Encoding

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication? A) Writing a letter B) Speaking C) Facial expressions D) Reading

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C) Facial expressions

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What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?

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Intrinsic motivation comes from within the individual, while extrinsic motivation is driven by external rewards or pressures.

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True or False: Language acquisition is a process that only occurs during early childhood.

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False.

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What is the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?

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The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis suggests that the language one speaks influences how one thinks and perceives the world.

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Fill in the blank: ________ is a cognitive bias that involves favoring information that confirms existing beliefs.

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Confirmation bias

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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

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C) Decision-making

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What is the difference between explicit and implicit memory?

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Explicit memory involves conscious recall of information, while implicit memory is unconscious and affects behavior without awareness.

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True or False: Creativity is only relevant in artistic fields.

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False.

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What is the function of the Broca’s area in the brain?

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Broca’s area is involved in language production and processing.

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Fill in the blank: ________ refers to the rules that govern the structure of sentences in a language.

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Syntax

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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

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B) Using a rule of thumb

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What is cognitive dissonance?

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Cognitive dissonance is the mental discomfort experienced when holding two contradictory beliefs or values.

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True or False: All languages have the same grammatical structures.

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False.

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What is the role of the Wernicke’s area in the brain?

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Wernicke’s area is associated with language comprehension.

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Fill in the blank: ________ refers to a sudden realization of a problem’s solution.

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Insight

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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

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D) Working memory

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What is the difference between convergent and divergent thinking?

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Convergent thinking focuses on finding a single correct solution, while divergent thinking generates multiple possible solutions.

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True or False: Emotional intelligence plays a role in creativity.

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True.

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What is the term for a mental shortcut that allows people to make decisions quickly?

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Heuristic.

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Fill in the blank: ________ is the ability to understand and manage one’s own emotions and the emotions of others.

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Emotional intelligence

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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

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Phonology

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In linguistics, _________ is the study of how words and morphemes combine to form larger units such as phrases and sentences

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Syntax

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