Thinking
A mental structure used to categorize objects, people, or events is known as? ex. chair: table chair, sofa chair, desk chair
concept
when we make decisions based on stereotypes we are using .....
representative heuristic
What was the name of the little boy found in the wild in France ?
Victor
the smallest unit that adds meaning
Language development in infants begins with:
Babbling
what is the ability to produce original, imaginative, and valuable ideas (has 5 components)
creativity
What is a heuristic?
Shortcuts for problem-solving
When was Genie found and taken from her parents (age)
13 years old
What does syntax refer to?
The arrangement of words into sentences
drivers believing they are better than average even though they get in a car accident once a year
overconfidence
What is a prototype?
A specific example that best represents a concept
What problem-solving method uses varied attempts to find a solution or success ( try try again)
trial and error
what happened to Genie's parents?
Dad commits suicide
mom claims abuse by husband
How do children primarily learn language?
By observing and imitating others
clinging to one's initial belief even after receiving new information that contradicts
belief perseverance
Unscramble the following word:
CISTKLHCE
CHECKLIST
he tendency to think of an object only in terms of its typical use?
functional fixedness
What is a critical period?
The best time to learn something, a developmental window
What stage of language is cooing, goos, gaa..
stage 1, baby stage
What is the smallest unit of sound?
Phonemes
What type of thinking involves generating multiple solutions?
Divergent
What is the sudden realization of a problem’s solution known as?
Insight
What critical periods did Genie miss
what are the 2 theories of language?
Language is Learned
Language is innate (born with ability)
How many kids does Ms V have?
2