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Mid 4 Flashcards

1
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structurally blind/reproductive thinking

A

thinking used in other situations to solve the problem

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2
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productive thinking

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thinking based on current situation

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3
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algorithm

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step by step

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4
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trial and error

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finding wrong solutions till you find the right one

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5
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heuristics

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mental shortcuts

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6
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representational change

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restructuring a problem to solve it

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7
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irrelevant info

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not necessary to solve the problem

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8
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functional fixedness

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  • can’t recognize other uses of an object
  • increases with age
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9
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rigid mental set

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inflexible tendency or Einstellung effect

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10
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unnecessary constraints

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self imposed

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11
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inductive reasoning

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draws conclusions from instances

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12
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availability heuristic

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based on info readily available, may lead to illusory correlations

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13
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representative heuristic

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based on how things fit a stereotype

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14
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deductive reasoning

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draws logical conclusions from major or minor premises

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15
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syllogisms

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two premises followed by conclusion

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16
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universal affirmative

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all of X are…

17
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universal negative

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none of X are…

18
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particular affirmative

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some of X are…

19
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particular negative

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not all of X are…

20
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general (g)

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single factor of intelligence (working memory)

21
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neural plasticity

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changes to neural circuitry due to maturation

22
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crystallized

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things you’ve learned

23
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fluid

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ability to think flexibly

24
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Sternberg’s theory
metacomponents

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planning, monitoring, decision making

25
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Sternberg’s theory
performance components

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representation transformation/manipulation

26
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Sternberg’s theory
knowledge acquisition components

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learning new info

27
Q

Gardner’s multiple intelligence

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each separate intelligence needs:
- symbol system
- exceptional individuals
- distinct developmental histories

28
Q

creative

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original and solve social problem

29
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alternate uses test

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list uncommon uses for everyday objects

30
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perceptual completion

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filling in missing details of partial stimuli

31
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subliminal perception

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stimulus too quick or low intensity to be identified

32
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mind wandering

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stop thinking about a task without knowing

33
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meta-consciousness

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awareness of thoughts

34
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temporal dissociation

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halting meta-consciousness temporarily

35
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visual neglect

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temporal and parietal damage causing neglect to contralateral side

36
Q

prosopagnosia

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can’t recognize faces due to FFA damage

37
Q

capgras delusion

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feeling people close to you are actually imposters

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