THinking
process of representing and manipulating information in our mind-
What is Thinking
Using Trial & Error is an example of this
What is Problem SOlving
inability to see how familiar objects can be used in new ways
What is Functional Fixedness
system of communication consisting of symbols (words or signs)
What is Language
Rules of grammar that determine how words are ordered within sentences
What is syntax
Capacity to think and reason clearly and to act purposefully and effectively in adapting to the environment and pursuing one’s goals
What is intelligence
picture or representation of an object or event in your mind
What is a Mental Image
Step by Step process of solving a problem or doing something
What is an Algorithm
Maintaining allegiance to our thoughts despite evidence to the contrary
What is Confirmation Bias
set of rules governing how symbols in a given language are used to form meaningful expressions
What is Grammar
Rules governing the meaning of words
What is Semantics
2/3 of all IQ scores will range between what two numbers
What is 85-115
mental categories for classifying events, objects, and ideas on the basis of their common features or properties
What is a concept
rule of thumb for solving problems or making judgments or decisions
What is a Heuristic
tendency to base decisions on examples we most easily recall
What is a availability heuristic
Basic Units of SOund
What is a phoneme
Noam Chomsky developed the idea of this in the brain (which isn't an actual structure)
The Learning Acquisition Device
What are the four levels of ID
(know the ranges for the test)
M ild
M oderate
S evere
P rofound
Concepts with clearly defined rules for membership
What is Logical Concept
tendency to rely on strategies in the past but not appropriate for current situation problem
What is a Mental Set
What are the two ways in which we measure creativity
What is Convergent and Divergent Thinking
smallest units of meaning in a language
What is a morpheme
Early stage in the brain when it is ripe for development. If we don't use and develop
these pathways we LOSE THEM forever
What is the Critical Period
What are the three characteristics of a good test of intelligence
What is Standardization, Validity, and reliablility
Concepts with poorly defined or fuzzy rules for membership
What is a natural concept
assuming a sample is representative of the larger population
What is a Representative Heuristic
What are the 6 ways to becoming a better problem solver
S leep on it
A dapt a questioning attitude
G ather informatoin
G enerate Alternatives
A void getting a mental set
T est it out
English has this many phonemes
WHat is 40
What is the point of the LAD
What is humans have an inborn propensity for language
Name 3 of the 4 other founders of intelligence
(for test be able to explain them)
Who are Spearman, THurstone, Gardner, Sternberg