Thinking and Problem Solving Quiz

What is the term used to describe all higher order mental processes?

• Cognition

• Perception

• Emotion

• Memory

Which type of thinking is aimed at solving problems or creating something novel?

• Abstract Thinking

• Creative Thinking

• Autistic Thinking

• Directed Thinking

What is the main aim of concept formation?

• To improve language skills

• To enhance creativity

• To classify objects into categories

• To memorize facts

Which type of concept can be easily defined by a set of rules?

• Natural Concept

• Logical Concept

• Cultural Concept

• Abstract Concept

What is the first stage of problem-solving?

• Testing the hypothesis

• Evaluating results

• Generating possible solutions

• Framing and understanding the problem

Which method of problem-solving involves trying different responses until one works?

• Algorithms

• Heuristics

• Analogy

• Trial and Error

What is the term for the tendency to become increasingly committed to wrong decisions?

• Functional Fixedness

• Overconfidence

• Escalation of Commitment

• Confirmation Bias

Which type of reasoning starts with a general assumption and moves to a specific conclusion?

• Abductive Reasoning

• Analogical Reasoning

• Deductive Reasoning

• Inductive Reasoning

What is the process of choosing among various alternatives called?

• Creative Thinking

• Decision Making

• Reasoning

• Problem Solving

Which heuristic involves making judgments based on how readily examples come to mind?

• Representativeness

• Availability

• Substitution

• Anchoring