Module 6 Cognition, Language, and Intelligence Flashcards
An event schema is also known as a cognitive…
script
Schemas are essential tools that help us organize the information we must continuously process.
true
A flag is a(n) ____ and liberty is a(n) ____ .
natural concept; artificial concept
A specific formula for solving a problem is called…
an algorithm
A mental shortcut in the form of a general problem solving framework is called…
a heuristic
In order to make good decisions, we use __________ and __________.
knowledge; reasoning
__________ provides general principles for organizing words into meaningful sentences.
syntax
The meaning of words and phrases is determined by applying the rules of…
semantics
__________ is (are) the basic sound unit(s) of a spoken language.
phonemes
When you are examining data to look for trends, which type of intelligence are you using most?
analytical
Which category of intelligence is not part of the triarchic theory of intelligence?
emotional
fluid intelligence is characterized by…
being able to see complex relationships and solve problems.
In order for a test to be normed and standardized, it must be tested on…
a representative sample
Who developed the IQ test most widely used today?
david wechsler
Which of the following abilities was not among those that David Wechsler believed intelligence should reflect?
test taking skills
Which of the following is an example of a prototype for the concept of leadership on an athletic team?
the team captain
Which of the following is an example of an artificial concept?
a triangles area
What word or phrase describes a set of behaviors that are performed the same way each time?
event schema
What provides the best representation of a concept?
prototype
When you rely on a framework based on related concepts to organize information, you are relying on a…
schema
Which type of bias involves becoming fixated on a single trait of a problem?
anchoring bias
Which type of bias involves relying on a false stereotype to make a decision?
representative bias
Which problem solving strategy is characterized by a specific set of instructions?
algorithm
Which of the following is not an example of a problem solving heuristic?
mental set
When you believe the event you just experienced was predictable, even though it was not, you are acting on what?
hindsight bias
__________ are the smallest units of language that carry meaning.
morphemes
At what age do human children ordinarily utter their first words?
12-18 months
During what age period do children begin to form complex sentences?
3-5 years
What is meant by overgeneralization?
children extend language rules to exceptions of that rule
According to linguistic determinism…
language determines thought
Which of the following is not one of Gardner’s multiple intelligences?
crystallized
In Sternberg’s triarchic theory of intelligence, what is meant by practical intelligence?
street savviness
Why do researchers use twin studies to investigate intelligence?
they are able to study the heritability traits
Navigating your way home after being detoured to an unfamiliar route because of road construction draws upon what kind of intelligence?
fluid intelligence
The mean score for a person with an average IQ is…
100
The DSM-5 now uses __________ as a diagnostic label for what was once referred to as mental retardation.
intellectual disability
A test’s reliability refers to…
a tests ability to produce consistent results
Which of the following offers a reason to measure someone’s intelligence?
all of these
Which of the following intelligence tests is the oldest intelligence test developed?
binet test of intelligence
Which statements are true regarding learning disabilities? (Choose all that apply)
Children with dysgraphia have a learning disability resulting in a struggle to write legibly. An individual with dyslexia exhibits an inability to correctly process letters.
