Understanding Thinking

Multiple Choice

What is cognition primarily involved in?

• Only remembering information

• Thinking, solving problems, and understanding

• Just doing math

• None of the above

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What is a prototype?

• A type of algorithm

• A mental image or example of a category

• A form of prejudice

• A strategy for solving problems

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What can functional fixedness lead to?

• Better problem-solving skills

• Inability to view problems from new perspectives

• Faster decision-making

• Increased creativity

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How can framing influence decision-making?

• It has no effect on decisions

• It changes how information is presented, altering perceptions

• It guarantees a correct choice

• It simplifies all decisions

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What is metacognition primarily concerned with?

• The facts of learning

• Thinking about thinking

• Memorizing information

• Time management

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Some cultures place a high
value on working together
as a collective

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how well you relate to the
values of that culture

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Also called cultural
competence

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A type of mental
set where you can’t
perceive an object
being used for
something other
than what it was
designed for

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The field of psychology
dedicated to examining
how people think

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Measure different types of
intelligence and why some
people are better at certain
things

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How emotional
intelligence affects us

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Why do most students struggle with learning according to the video?

• Lack of resources

• Ineffective study materials

• Inadequate metacognitive strategies

• Poor teaching methods

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Con󰇹󰈩󰈦t󰈻

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Like a filing cabinet

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Categories or groupings

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Big ideas generated by
observing things

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Can be simple or complex

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Can be abstract

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Thinking outside the box

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Requires creativity

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Arrive at a unique solution or multiple solutions

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What does cognitive psychology primarily focus on?

• External behaviors only

• Internal mental processes

• Biological structures of the brain

• Social interactions

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What is cognitive neuroscience?

• The study of biological structures without considering mental processes

• The study of cultural influences on behaviorThe study of cultural influences on behavior

• The study of brain function related to cognitive processes

• The study of emotional responses in individuals

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What is a schema?

• A type of memory

• A framework for organizing information

• A psychological disorder

• A set of rules for communication

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According to the video, what can schemas help us do?

• Create new memories

• Fill in gaps in our knowledge

• Erase old memories

• Memorize facts

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What is one potential negative effect of schemas?

• They make learning easier

• They can lead to stereotypes

• They enhance creativity

• They improve communication