Mid 4 Flashcards
structurally blind/reproductive thinking
thinking used in other situations to solve the problem
productive thinking
thinking based on current situation
algorithm
step by step
trial and error
finding wrong solutions till you find the right one
heuristics
mental shortcuts
representational change
restructuring a problem to solve it
irrelevant info
not necessary to solve the problem
functional fixedness
- can’t recognize other uses of an object
- increases with age
rigid mental set
inflexible tendency or Einstellung effect
unnecessary constraints
self imposed
inductive reasoning
draws conclusions from instances
availability heuristic
based on info readily available, may lead to illusory correlations
representative heuristic
based on how things fit a stereotype
deductive reasoning
draws logical conclusions from major or minor premises
syllogisms
two premises followed by conclusion
universal affirmative
all of X are…
universal negative
none of X are…
particular affirmative
some of X are…
particular negative
not all of X are…
general (g)
single factor of intelligence (working memory)
neural plasticity
changes to neural circuitry due to maturation
crystallized
things you’ve learned
fluid
ability to think flexibly
Sternberg’s theory
metacomponents
planning, monitoring, decision making
Sternberg’s theory
performance components
representation transformation/manipulation
Sternberg’s theory
knowledge acquisition components
learning new info
Gardner’s multiple intelligence
each separate intelligence needs:
- symbol system
- exceptional individuals
- distinct developmental histories
creative
original and solve social problem
alternate uses test
list uncommon uses for everyday objects
perceptual completion
filling in missing details of partial stimuli
subliminal perception
stimulus too quick or low intensity to be identified
mind wandering
stop thinking about a task without knowing
meta-consciousness
awareness of thoughts
temporal dissociation
halting meta-consciousness temporarily
visual neglect
temporal and parietal damage causing neglect to contralateral side
prosopagnosia
can’t recognize faces due to FFA damage
capgras delusion
feeling people close to you are actually imposters
