Module 2.2A & 2.2B: Thinking, Creativity, Decisions & Problems

Front

The study of Cognition involves:

Back

All of the above

Front

What term refers to a mental grouping of similar objects, events, ideas or people?

Back

Concept

Front

What term refers to a mental image or best example of a category providing a quick and easy method for sorting items?

Back

Prototype

Front

Which of the following is a component of creativity according to Robert Sternberg? Expertise, Ventersome Personality, Intrinsic Motivation, Creative Environment, All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

What term refers to narrowing the available problem solutions to determine the single best solution?

Back

Convergent Thinking

Front

What term refers to expanding the number of possible problem solutions by thinking in different directions?

Back

Divergent Thinking

Front

What is a methodical, logical rule or procedure that guarantees solving a particular problem?

Back

Algorithm

Front

What is a simple thinking strategy that often allows us to make judgements and solve problems efficiently?

Back

Heuristic

Front

What is a sudden realization of a problem's best solution?

Back

Insight

Front

What is the tendency to search for information that supports our preconceptions and to ignore or distort contradictory evidence?

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Confirmation Bias