Cognition and Decision-Making

What is cognition often mistakenly compared to?

• A television

• A calculator

• A library

• A computer

What role do concepts play in cognition?

• They complicate communication

• They simplify our thinking

• They increase memory load

• They have no significant role

What is a prototype in the context of cognition?

• A complex algorithm

• A basic example of a concept

• A new invention

• An outdated belief

What can lead to prejudice according to the video?

• Lack of heuristics

• Too much insight

• Overuse of algorithms

• Prototypes not matching reality

What is NOT a problem-solving strategy mentioned?

• Heuristics

• Meditation

• Algorithms

• Trial and error

What triggers the 'Aha!' moment according to neuroscientists?

• An increase in logical reasoning

• A long period of meditation

• A sudden drop in cognitive effort

• A burst of activity in the right temporal lobe

Why do we use heuristics in problem-solving?

• To avoid solving the problem

• To complicate the decision-making process

• To solve problems more quickly

• To guarantee accurate solutions

What is confirmation bias?

• Misinterpreting data

• Forgetting important information

• Overestimating one's abilities

• Ignoring evidence that contradicts beliefs

How can functional fixedness hinder problem-solving?

• By enhancing creativity

• By increasing the speed of decision-making

• By limiting the use of objects to their traditional functions

• By improving memory recall

What is belief perseverance?

• Changing beliefs easily

• Clinging to initial beliefs despite contrary evidence

• Adopting new beliefs frequently

• Forgetting one's beliefs