Week 6 Quiz

Which of the following best defines cognition? *

The study of emotions

The mental processes involved in acquiring and using knowledge

The biological basis of behaviour

The study of motor skills and coordination

The mental grouping of similar objects, events, or people is called a… *

Concept

Schema

Algorithm

Prototype

What is an algorithm in the context of problem-solving? *

A mental shortcut that simplifies decision-making

A step-by-step procedure that guarantees a solution

A sudden realization of a problem’s solution

An example of a cognitive bias

Which type of intelligence is associated with the ability to solve new problems and use logic in novel situations? *

Crystallised intelligence

Fluid intelligence

Practical intelligence

Emotional intelligence

According to Howard Gardner’s theory, which of the following is NOT a type of intelligence? *

Linguistic intelligence

Spatial intelligence

Emotional intelligence

Musical intelligence

The tendency to seek out information that supports our beliefs and ignore information that contradicts them is known as… *

Availability heuristic

Confirmation bias

Functional fixedness

Mental set

The IQ score is designed to measure a person’s… *

Emotional intelligence

Practical skills

Intellectual abilities relative to others

Physical coordination

What is functional fixedness in problem-solving? *

The tendency to think of objects only in terms of their usual functions

The use of trial and error to solve a problem

An approach that guarantees a solution to every problem

The ability to generate multiple solutions to a problem

In Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, which type of intelligence involves applying knowledge to real-world situations? *

Analytical intelligence

Creative intellligence

Practical intelligence

Crystallised intelligence

Which of the following best describes emotional intelligence? *

The ability to solve mathematical problems

The ability to understand and manage one’s own emotions and the emotions of others

The ability to recognize patterns in visual information

The ability to use language effectively

Foundations-1A: Introduction to Psychology