Psych Unit 2 Part 2 Vocab Flashcard

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Define Algorithm

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A methodical, logical rule or procedure that guarantees solving a particular problem.

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Define Assimilation

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Interpreting our new experiences in terms of our existing schemas.

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Define Availability heuristic

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Judge the likelihood of events based on their availability in memory if instances come readily to mind, we presume such events are common.

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Define Belief perseverance

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The persistence of one's initial conceptions even after the basis on which they were formed has been discredited.

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Define Cognition

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All the mental activities associated with thinking, knowing, remembering, and communicating.

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Define Concept

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A mental grouping of similar objects, events, ideas, or people.

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Define Convergent thinking

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Narrowing the available problem solution to determine the sing best solution.

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Define Creativity

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The ability to produce new and valuable ideas.

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Define Divergent thinking

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Expanding the number of possible problem solutions; creative thinking that diverges in different directions.

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Define Executive functions

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Cognitive skills that work together, enabling us to generate, organize, plan, and implement goal-directed behavior.