Unit 6

Question 1

Cognition

Answer 1

The mental process of thinking, knowing and remembering

Question 2

Concept

Answer 2

A mental grouping of similar things, ideas or people

Question 3

Prototype

Answer 3

The best example of a concept

Question 4

Algorithm

Answer 4

A step by step method that always gives the right answer

Question 5

Algorithm

Answer 5

A step by step method that always gives the right answer

Question 6

Heuristic

Answer 6

A quick, simple thinking shortcut that may not always be correct

Question 7

Confirmation bias

Answer 7

Only looking for information that supports what you already believe

Question 8

Fixation

Answer 8

Being stuck on one way of solving a problem

Question 9

Mental set

Answer 9

Using past solutions instead of trying new ones

Question 10

Functional fixedness

Answer 10

Only seeing objects for their usual purpose, not new uses

Question 11

Representativeness heuristic

Answer 11

Judging something based on how similar it is to a stereotype

Question 12

Availability heuristic

Answer 12

Judging something based on how easily examples come to mind

Question 13

Overconfidence

Answer 13

Thinking you are more right that you actually are

Question 14

Framing

Answer 14

The way something is presented, which can change how we think about it

Question 15

Belief bias

Answer 15

Letting what you already believe affect logical thinking

Question 16

Belief perseverance

Answer 16

Sticking to a belief even when proven wrong

Question 17

Phoneme

Answer 17

The smallest sound in a language

Question 18

Morpheme

Answer 18

The smallest unit of meaning in a language

Question 19

Morpheme

Question 20

Semantics

Answer 20

The meaning of words and sentences

Question 21

Syntax

Answer 21

The rules for putting words in the right order in a sentence

Question 22

Babbling stage

Answer 22

When babies make random sounds

Question 23

One word stage

Answer 23

When babies speak single words (around one year old)

Question 24

Two word stage

Answer 24

When toddlers start using two word sentences (around two years old)

Question 25

Telegraphic speech

Answer 25

Early speech using only essential words

Question 26

Linguistic determinism

Answer 26

The idea that language shapes how we think º

Question 27

Intelligence

Answer 27

Ability to learn from experience and solve problems

Question 28

Reification

Answer 28

Belief that intelligence is one measurable factor

Question 29

Factor analysis

Answer 29

A method to find patterns in data by grouping related traits

Question 30

General intelligence (g factor)

Answer 30

The idea that intelligence is a general ability affecting all mental tasks

Question 31

Savant syndrome

Answer 31

A condition where a person has a specific amazing ability but struggles in other areas

Question 32

Emotional intelligence

Answer 32

The ability to understand and manage emotions in yourself and others

Question 33

Creativity

Answer 33

The ability to come up with new and useful ideas

Question 34

Intelligence test

Answer 34

A test designed to measure a person’s mental abilities

Question 35

Stanford-Binet:

Answer 35

a well-known intelligence test used to measure IQ

Question 36

Intelligence quotient

Answer 36

A number that represents a person’s intelligence based in a test

Question 37

WAIS

Answer 37

A popular IQ test for adults

Question 38

Reliability

Answer 38

When a test gives consistent results over time

Question 39

Validity

Answer 39

When a test actually measures what it is supposed to measure

Question 40

Content validity

Answer 40

When a test covers all parts of what it is measuring

Question 41

Criterion

Answer 41

A standard used to judge something, like a test score predicting success

Question 42

Predictive validity

Answer 42

How well a test predicts future performance

Question 43

Down’s syndrome

Answer 43

A genetic disorder causing intellectual and physical differences

Question 44

Stereotype threat

Answer 44

When fear of a stereotype affects someone’s performance

Question 45

Standardization

Answer 45

Making a test the same for everyone so results can be compared fairly

Question 46

Aptitude test

Answer 46

Tests ability to learn things

Question 47

Achievement test

Answer 47

Tests how much you’ve learned about something

Question 48

Prompt question

Answer 48

To create a fair and effective school-wide intelligence test, we need reliability and validity to ensure accurate and consistent results. The test should be standardized for all students and measure multiple intelligences, including logical, linguistic, and emotional intelligence. A mix of algorithmic and heuristic questions will assess both problem-solving and creative thinking. We must avoid confirmation bias and ensure predictive validity so scores reflect future academic success. This approach will provide a well-rounded measure of student growth.