AP Psych Review

Our mental image that best represents a category is called a...

• Insight

• Heuristic

• Prototype

• Algorithm

• Retrieval

Which type of creative thinking expands the number of possible problem solutions?

• Divergent Thinking

• Convergent Thinking

• Intrinsic Motivation

• Availability Heuristic

• Representative Heuristic

Which type of problem solving strategy allows us to make an estimate on the likelihood of events based on how much that event matches a prototype?

• Intuition

• Insight

• Availability Heuristic

• Representativeness Heuristic

• Algorithm

In trying to solve a potentially complicated problem quickly, we are most likely to rely on

• prototypes.

• heuristics.

• phonemes.

• algorithms.

• framing.

Problem solving is one type of cognitive activity in which we all engage.  Which of the following cognitive tendencies is seen to be an obstacle to problem solving?

• availability heuristic
• insight
• prototype confusion
• confirmation bias

The process of getting information into memory is called_______

• priming
• chunking
• encoding
• storing

What is the worst way to form long term memories?

• Having a strong emotional experience to a memory.
• Spaced Practice
• Elaborative Rehearsal
• Mass Practice

A methodological rule or procedure that guarantees solving a problem is called a/an ___________________.

• heuristic.

• algorithm.

• insight.

• prototype.

Which brain area controls the expression of language?

• Broca’s area

• Wernicke’s area

• Temporal lobe

• Auditory cortex

Mikayla wants to break up with her boyfriend. She seems to only notice instances of her relationship not working out, and forgets the good times. This would be an example of a/an ________________.

• confirmation bias.

• mental set.

• intuition.

• availability heuristic.