Cognition, Thinking, Intelligence, and Language Test

Which of the following best defines “cognition”?

• The process of learning through imitation and modeling

• The mental activities involved in acquiring, storing, and using information

• The emotional response to stressful situations

• The physical process of brain development

Which of the following is an example of a heuristic in problem solving?

• Methodically testing every possible combination of letters for a password

• Following a step-by-step formula to calculate the area of a triangle

• Using trial and error to figure out the best way to assemble a new piece of furniture without reading the instructions

• Writing out every possible move in a chess game before playing

Spearman’s G-Factor theory suggests that intelligence is:

• Best measured by emotional regulation

• A single underlying general ability affecting all cognitive tasks

• Completely determined by genetic factors

• Divided into three main categories: analytical, creative, and practical

Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences theory emphasizes that:

• There is one dominant intelligence that predicts all success

• Intelligence is solely based on logical and linguistic skills

• Individuals may excel in different, independent areas of intelligence

• Cultural context does not influence intellectual abilities

Which of the following describes Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory of Intelligence?

• It proposes that intelligence is purely hereditary

• It divides intelligence into fluid and crystallized factors

• It states that emotional intelligence is the key to overall success

• It consists of analytical, creative, and practical intelligences

An example of the “availability heuristic” is when you:

• A person assumes that someone wearing glasses and reading a book is more likely to be a librarian

• A person who believes that left-handed people are more creative

• After watching new reports about plane crashes, a person decides to drive instead of fly because they believe flying is dangerous

• A car salesperson starts negotiations with a high price, making a customer more likely to agree to a price closer to the at initial amount, even if its expensive

“Mental images” are important in thinking because they:

• Are the only way humans process abstract ideas

• Represent sensory experiences in the mind to aid problem solving

• Slow down decision-making by adding unnecessary detail

• Are only useful for people with high spatial intelligence

According to Noam Chomsky’s view on language acquisition:

• Children learn language entirely through reinforcement and imitation

• Language development is a result of innate biological mechanisms

• Social interaction is the primary driver of language learning

• Vocabulary growth is solely dependent on environmental exposure

Which of the following is the best example of "morphemes"?

• A. The smallest units of sound in language

• B. The basic rules for combining words

• C. The smallest units of meaning in a language

• D. The ability to produce novel utterances

What is the primary focus of "emotional intelligence," according to Daniel Goleman?

• Mastery of mathematics and logical thinking

• Capacity to understand, manage, and use emotions effectively

• Skill in public speaking and debate

• Physical coordination and rhythmic movement