Psych final examples

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What is receptive language?

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Receptive language is the ability to understand and process language, including words and sentences, even if the individual cannot produce them.

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What is productive language?

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Productive language refers to the ability to produce language, including speaking and writing.

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What is Wernicke’s area responsible for?

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Wernicke’s area is responsible for language comprehension. Damage to this area can result in fluent but nonsensical speech.

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What is Broca’s area responsible for?

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Broca’s area is responsible for language production. Damage to this area can result in difficulty speaking and forming sentences.

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What is reliability in psychometrics?

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Reliability refers to the consistency of a measure; a reliable test yields the same results under consistent conditions.

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What is validity in psychometrics?

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Validity refers to the extent to which a test measures what it claims to measure.

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What is fluid intelligence?

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Fluid intelligence is the ability to solve new problems, use logic in new situations, and identify patterns.

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What is crystallized intelligence?

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Crystallized intelligence is the ability to use learned knowledge and experience.

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What are executive functions?

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Executive functions are cognitive processes that help manage thoughts, actions, and emotions to achieve goals.

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What is cognitive flexibility?

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Cognitive flexibility is the ability to adapt one's thinking to new and unexpected conditions.