Psychology Unit 7 Lesson 3 Intuition Quiz

During a group study session, Harper, Arjun, and Benjamin were trying to solve a complex math problem. Suddenly, Arjun had an 'Aha!' moment and found the solution. What is this 'Aha!' moment called?

• A sudden realization that leads to a solution

• A mindset that has worked previously

Abigail, Emma, and Maya are discussing their research methods for a school project. Abigail believes that confirmation bias is a tendency to search for information that confirms our current theory. Is she correct?

• Confirmation bias is a mindset that has worked previously.

• Confirmation bias is a tendency to search for information that confirms our current theory.

Aria, Evelyn, and Anika are working on a project. They encounter a problem and Aria suggests a solution that has worked for them in the past. What is this an example of?

• A mindset that has worked previously

• An inability to see a problem from a new perspective

Avery, Mason, and Abigail are working on a group project. They are stuck on a problem and Avery suggests they try a different approach. However, Mason and Abigail are reluctant to change their perspective. What is this scenario an example of?

• A mindset that has worked previously

• An inability to see a problem from a new perspective

Michael, Lily, and Avery were discussing a recent news event. Michael argued that the event was likely to occur again because it was so memorable and stood out in their minds. Which heuristic was Michael using?

• The way we present an issue that affects decisions and judgments

• Estimating the likelihood of an event based on how much it stands out in our mind

Aria, Arjun, and Hannah are participating in a quiz competition. Arjun is very confident about his answers, even though he is not getting them all correct. What error is Arjun making?

• Being more confident than correct

• The way he presents an issue that affects decisions and judgments

Avery, Jackson, and Priya were discussing a recent scientific study that contradicted their long-held beliefs about climate change. Despite the evidence presented in the study, they continued to hold onto their original beliefs. This scenario is an example of which psychological concept?

• Holding onto our beliefs when facing contrary evidence

• Estimating the likelihood of an event based on how much it stands out in our mind

During a class debate, Scarlett presented her argument in a certain way to influence the decision of her classmates. What is this strategy called?

• Estimating the likelihood of an event based on its prominence in our mind

• The method of presenting an issue that influences decisions and judgments

Harper, Abigail, and Arjun are participating in a science fair. Harper is relying on her intuition for her project. When would Harper's intuition be effective?

• When it is a burst of activity in the right temporal lobe

• When it is a product of expertise built up from trial and error

Ava, Henry, and Kai are working on a complex problem for their science project. Ava suggests they take a break. Henry is confused and asks, 'What is the power of incubation Ava is referring to?'

• The ability to take a break from careful thinking to allow leaps in cognition

• The ability to judge a situation from experience