Question 1

Which of the following is an advantage of the use of heuristics?

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A)   A heuristic will present a clearly defined solution to a problem.
B)   A heuristic is often efficient.
C)   A heuristic is guaranteed to result in a correct response.
D)   A heuristic results in only one possible solution to a problem.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Zelma is asked to think of all the words beginning with the letters "squ," such as squeak.She is then given a fill-in-the-blank task where one of the items is "s _ _ o n g." Zelma keeps trying to make "squong" a word,and she has trouble thinking of the common word "strong." Zelma's ability to solve this problem has been hampered by:

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A)   syllogistic reasoning.
B)   mental set.
C)   the confirmation bias.
D)   the representativeness heuristic.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Distinguish between crystallized and fluid intelligence.Provide an example of (a)an intellectual task that mainly reflects crystallized intelligence and (b)an intellectual task that mainly reflects fluid intelligence.

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Question 4

Which of the following most likely makes use of heuristics?

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A)   A chemical equation for the synthesis of sulfuric acid
B)   A recipe for making cookies on the back of a box of cornflakes
C)   An article by a Nobel Prize winner titled "How to Succeed in Science"
D)   A computer program for keeping track of inventory at a department storeE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 5

In a(n) _____ heuristic,known items are seen as superior to those that are unknown.

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A)   representativeness
B)   availability
C)   functional
D)   familiarityE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following statements best expresses the relationship between mental and functional fixedness?

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A)   Functional fixedness is an example of a broader phenomenon known as mental set.
B)   Mental set is actually a specific instance of functional fixedness.
C)   Mental set and functional fixedness are the same thing.
D)   Functional fixedness and mental set are distinct problem-solving impediments.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Functional fixedness may be seen as a particular example of .

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Question 8

Which of the following is TRUE of heuristics?

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A)   In cases where algorithms are not available,we may use heuristics.
B)   If applied appropriately,a heuristic guarantees a solution to a problem.
C)   Heuristics never lead to errors.
D)   Heuristics decrease the likelihood of success in finding a solution.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

According to the _____ heuristic,we assume that events we remember easily are likely to have occurred more frequently in the past-and are more likely to occur in the future-than events that are harder to remember.

Accepted Answer

A)   availability
B)   representativeness
C)   confirmation
D)   frequencyE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

_____ refers to the tendency of old patterns of problem solving to persist.

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A)   Mental set
B)   Representativeness heuristic
C)   Availability heuristic
D)   Syllogistic frameE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

People who are _____ have deficits in their language and motor skills.Although these individuals can hold simple jobs,they need to have a certain degree of supervision throughout their lives.

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A)   mildly retarded
B)   moderately retarded
C)   severely retarded
D)   profoundly retardedE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

A plot of the IQ scores of the entire population would yield a(n)distribution.

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The answer of A plot of the IQ scores of...

Question 13

_____ may sometimes lead to errors.

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A)   Theorems
B)   Heuristics
C)   Algorithms
D)   StatementsE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Dr.Randazza shows participants a stylized map of a fictitious city.The map includes landmarks,such as a post office,a library,a shopping mall,a bus depot,and an airport.Some of the landmarks are close together,such as the library and the post office.Others are far apart,such as the airport and the shopping mall.Dr.Randazza removes the map.Participants are asked to imagine walking from one landmark to another,either a nearby one or a more distant one.Participants press a key when they have reached the destination in their minds.Based on mental imagery,what do you think Dr.Randazza should find? What would such a result say about mental imagery?

Accepted Answer

A)   Participants should take the same amount of time to travel mentally between distant as between close landmarks.This result would suggest that mental imagery reflects the actual actions the participants perform with respect to real objects.
B)   Participants should take the same amount of time to travel mentally between distant as between close landmarks.This result would suggest that mental imagery does not reflect the actual actions the participants perform with respect to real objects.
C)   Participants should take longer to travel mentally between distant than between close landmarks.This result would suggest that mental imagery reflects the actual actions the participants perform with respect to real objects.
D)   Participants should take longer to travel mentally between distant than between close landmarks.This result would suggest that mental imagery does not reflect the actual actions the participants perform with respect to real objects.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Dr.Ireland's class is attempting to find derivatives,whereas Dr.Jamison's class is developing campaign strategies for a local politician.Which of the following statements is MOST likely TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Dr.Ireland's class is solving a well-defined problem.
B)   Dr.Jamison's class is solving a well-defined problem.
C)   Dr.Ireland's class is using syllogistic reasoning.
D)   Dr.Jamison's class is using familiarity heuristic.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

If we were to plot the IQ scores of every person living in the United States on a graph,we would end up with:

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A)   a downward sloping curve.
B)   a vertical line.
C)   a uniform distribution-that is,a straight horizontal line.
D)   a bell-shaped curve.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Janet has a knack for figuring things out.When faced with puzzles and problems she has never seen before,Janet always manages to find a solution.Janet has a high _____ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A)   spatial
B)   flexible
C)   fluid
D)   crystallizedE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

A psychological test is valid when it:

Accepted Answer

A)   actually measures what it is supposed to measure.
B)   has been normalized using samples representative of those for whom the test has been designed.
C)   yields consistent measurements.
D)   measures the positives in the test.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Which of the following is TRUE of people with high intelligence or intellectually gifted individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)   High intelligence is a homogeneous quality.
B)   A person with a high overall IQ is gifted in every academic subject.
C)   Intellectually gifted individuals account for 2%-4% of the population.
D)   A high IQ is a universal guarantee of success.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

A calculus problem has one correct answer and contains all the information necessary for its solution;thus,it is a(n)problem.

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