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SU6 - Thinking and Intelligence Flashcards

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What is Thinking?

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Piecing bits of perceived details together to form mental representations.

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Name 3 concepts of mental categories.

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  1. Natural
  2. Artificial
  3. Prototype
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Natural Concepts are built on ____ ?

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Everyday experiences.

Bird = Sparrow, Eagles, Penguins (even though penguins can’t fly).

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Artificial Concepts are built on ____ ?

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Rules and definitions.

Triangle = 3 sided, internal angles add up to 180deg.

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Prototype is a ____ of a concept.

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Generic Representation

Dog = Golden Retriever. Because fits most common image of dog.

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Intuition are not always right because

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Prejudice, Biases
Statistical/numerical Judgements

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Intuition can be effective when

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  • Judging character of a person
  • Time-critical situations (Fire escape)
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Cognitive map is a ____ of layout of an environment.

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Mental Representation

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____ are general mental framework.

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Schemas

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____ are event based schemas.

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Scripts

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Attributes of a good problem solver.

E-K-A

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  • Efficiently identify problem
  • Knowledgeable of many effective strategies
  • Aware of common pitfalls to avoid
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What are the two steps to solve problem?

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  1. Identify the problem
  2. Select strategy
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How to identify the problem?

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  • Use mental representation
  • Situational details
  • Background knowledge
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How to select strategies?

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  • Apply algorithms
  • Use heuristics

Heuristics are general strategies used to simplify problems, may or may not lead to solutions.

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What are the two obstacles to problem solving?

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  • Mental Set
  • Functional Fixedness
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The tendency to respond to new problem the same way as the previous problem is ____.

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Mental Set

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Inability to perceive new use of an existing known object is ___.

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Funtional Fixedness

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Biasness causes ____.

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Poor Judgements

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I believe running helps slimming! But running may not be for everyone. This is what bias?

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Confirmation Bias

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I knew it all along! This is what bias?

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Hindsight Bias

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$10k selling discounted at $5k. When $5k is still expensive. This is what bias?

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Anchoring Bias

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Guy with spects = must be librarian, and not salesman. This is what bias?

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Representativeness Bias

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After reading news on plane crashes, we perceive that plane rides are dangerous, despite car ride having higher accident rate. This is what bias?

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Availability Bias

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Experts are ____ in a particular field.

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Highly Proficient

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Someone who is good at deriving novel solutions are deem to be a ____.
Creative Person
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5 Attibutes of a creative person.
* Independent * Strong interest in problem * Eager to restructure/change perspective * Prefers complexity but seeks simplicity * Seeks out stimulating interaction
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Trying various solutions until one works. What problem solving strategy?
Trial and Error
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A step-by-step procedure that guarantees a solution if followed correctly. What problem solving strategy?
Algorithms
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Mental shortcuts or "rules of thumb" to simplify problem-solving. What problem solving strategy?
Heuristics
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Starting from the desired outcome and figuring out the steps to reach it. What problem solving strategy?
Working Backwards
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Breaking down the problem into smaller parts and solving them step-by-step. What problem solving strategy?
Means-End Analysis
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Sudden realization of the solution. What problem solving strategy?
Insight (AHA Moment)
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Generating multiple possible solutions or ideas. What problem solving strategy?
Divergent Thinking
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Narrowing down multiple solutions to focus on the best one. What problem solving strategy?
Convergent Thinking
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Trying multiple solutions methodically in a structured manner. What problem solving strategy?
Systematic Search
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Approaching problems in unconventional ways. What problem solving strategy?
Creativity and Lateral Thinking
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Identifying patterns from past experiences or similar problems. What problem solving strategy?
Pattern Recognition
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What is intelligience?
Mental capacity to reason, accquire knowledge, and solve problems.
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What test measures mental age to identify child needing extra help? Compares child's intellectual ability to chronological age.
Binet-Simon Test
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What test compare IQ=(mental age/chronological age) x 100?
Stanford-Binet IQ Scale
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What test measures IQ, focus on verbal and non-verbal skills? The overall IQ scored for verbal & performance skills.
Wechsler Test
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What test measures IQ using a bell curve?
Normally Distributed IQ
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Name 2 theories of intelligence.
* Psychometric * Cognitive
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What does psychometric theories focuses on
Developing Test and Quatifiable Scores
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What does cognitive theories focuses on?
The mental process.
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G-Factor is the ____ affecting all cognitive tasks.
General Intelligence
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Knowledge and skills built up over time, increases with age. This is what intelligence?
Crystallised Intelligence
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Ability to solve new, unfamiliar problems, decreases with age. This is what intelligence?
Fluid Intelligence
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Name 2 cognitive theories.
* Triarchic Theory * Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences
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What are the 3 parts to Triarchic Theory?
1. Analytical (Problem Solving) 2. Creative (Innovative Thinking) 3. Practical (Real World Application)
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What are the 8 types of intelligence?
* Linguistic – sensitivity to spoken/written language (e.g., writers, lawyers) * Logical-Mathematical – ability to analyze problems logically (e.g., scientists, engineers) * Spatial – ability to visualize and manipulate space (e.g., architects, designers) * Bodily-Kinesthetic – control over body movement (e.g., athletes, builders) * Musical – skill in rhythm, tone, and sound (e.g., composers, musicians) * Interpersonal – understanding others (e.g., teachers, therapists, leaders) * Intrapersonal – self-awareness and reflection (e.g., philosophers, psychologists) * Naturalistic – understanding nature and the environment (e.g., biologists, farmers)
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The overall cognitive ability to learn, think and reason is the definition of ____.
Intelligence
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The natural ability/potential to excel in specific areas is also known as ___ .
Aptitude
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What is used to describe having too many options can lead to confusion, dissactifaction and stress?
Tyranny of Choice
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How to counter Tyranny of Choice?
Simplify or limit options.

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