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Module 6 Cognition, Language, and Intelligence Flashcards

1
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An event schema is also known as a cognitive…

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script

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2
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Schemas are essential tools that help us organize the information we must continuously process.

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true

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3
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A flag is a(n) ____ and liberty is a(n) ____ .

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natural concept; artificial concept

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4
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A specific formula for solving a problem is called…

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an algorithm

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5
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A mental shortcut in the form of a general problem solving framework is called…

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a heuristic

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6
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In order to make good decisions, we use __________ and __________.

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knowledge; reasoning

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7
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__________ provides general principles for organizing words into meaningful sentences.

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syntax

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8
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The meaning of words and phrases is determined by applying the rules of…

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semantics

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9
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__________ is (are) the basic sound unit(s) of a spoken language.

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phonemes

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10
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When you are examining data to look for trends, which type of intelligence are you using most?

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analytical

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11
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Which category of intelligence is not part of the triarchic theory of intelligence?

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emotional

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12
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fluid intelligence is characterized by…

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being able to see complex relationships and solve problems.

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13
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In order for a test to be normed and standardized, it must be tested on…

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a representative sample

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14
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Who developed the IQ test most widely used today?

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david wechsler

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15
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Which of the following abilities was not among those that David Wechsler believed intelligence should reflect?

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test taking skills

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16
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Which of the following is an example of a prototype for the concept of leadership on an athletic team?

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the team captain

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17
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Which of the following is an example of an artificial concept?

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a triangles area

18
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What word or phrase describes a set of behaviors that are performed the same way each time?

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event schema

19
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What provides the best representation of a concept?

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prototype

20
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When you rely on a framework based on related concepts to organize information, you are relying on a…

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schema

21
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Which type of bias involves becoming fixated on a single trait of a problem?

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anchoring bias

22
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Which type of bias involves relying on a false stereotype to make a decision?

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representative bias

23
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Which problem solving strategy is characterized by a specific set of instructions?

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algorithm

24
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Which of the following is not an example of a problem solving heuristic?

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mental set

25
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When you believe the event you just experienced was predictable, even though it was not, you are acting on what?

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hindsight bias

26
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__________ are the smallest units of language that carry meaning.

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morphemes

27
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At what age do human children ordinarily utter their first words?

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12-18 months

28
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During what age period do children begin to form complex sentences?

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3-5 years

29
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What is meant by overgeneralization?

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children extend language rules to exceptions of that rule

30
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According to linguistic determinism…

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language determines thought

31
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Which of the following is not one of Gardner’s multiple intelligences?

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crystallized

32
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In Sternberg’s triarchic theory of intelligence, what is meant by practical intelligence?

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street savviness

33
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Why do researchers use twin studies to investigate intelligence?

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they are able to study the heritability traits

34
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Navigating your way home after being detoured to an unfamiliar route because of road construction draws upon what kind of intelligence?

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fluid intelligence

35
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The mean score for a person with an average IQ is…

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100

36
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The DSM-5 now uses __________ as a diagnostic label for what was once referred to as mental retardation.

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intellectual disability

37
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A test’s reliability refers to…

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a tests ability to produce consistent results

38
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Which of the following offers a reason to measure someone’s intelligence?

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all of these

39
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Which of the following intelligence tests is the oldest intelligence test developed?

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binet test of intelligence

40
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Which statements are true regarding learning disabilities? (Choose all that apply)

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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.

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