Question 1

Having a rich store of knowledge about a topic is necessary,but not sufficient,for creativity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Gloria thinks about the solution to a problem regarding welfare in her American Problems course.She asks herself what she needs to know in order to solve the problem.She tries to think about the problem in different and,possibly,creative ways.She is then able to clarify the problem and propose a potentially useful solution.The aspect of problem solving that Gloria's strategy exemplifies is

Accepted Answer

A) flexibility. 
B) functional fixedness. 
C) response set. 
D) transfer. 
A) flexibility. 
B) functional fixedness. 
C) response set. 
D) transfer.

Question 3

Sgt.York couldn't get a shot at the enemy,who was keeping his head down in a foxhole."Why,he's acting just like the turkeys back in Kentucky!" Sgt.York thought and yelled out his best turkey gobble.The enemy stuck up his head to see what the noise was and found a bullet.What cognition process did the sergeant use?

Accepted Answer

A) Analogical thinking 
B) Deductive logic 
C) Overlearning 
D) The generate-test method 
A) Analogical thinking 
B) Deductive logic 
C) Overlearning 
D) The generate-test method

Question 4

Which one of the following students BEST illustrates the state of functional fixedness?

Accepted Answer

A) Nathaniel,a student who is using a ruler for drawing lines,fails to realize that he can use its metal edge as a scraper to remove paint from his desk. 
B) Kathy,a student who is trying to solve a math problem,explores many different strategies until she finds a reasonable answer. 
C) Rebecca,a third-grade teacher,sees the second-grade achievement scores for her new class and begins to form expectancies about individuals' abilities. 
D) Wendell,who is used to making "d" look like "b," continues to make the same error. 
A) Nathaniel,a student who is using a ruler for drawing lines,fails to realize that he can use its metal edge as a scraper to remove paint from his desk. 
B) Kathy,a student who is trying to solve a math problem,explores many different strategies until she finds a reasonable answer. 
C) Rebecca,a third-grade teacher,sees the second-grade achievement scores for her new class and begins to form expectancies about individuals' abilities. 
D) Wendell,who is used to making "d" look like "b," continues to make the same error.

Question 5

Expert teachers don't have to think as hard as beginning teachers due to an ability to

Accepted Answer

A) access short-term memory. 
B) memorize many details. 
C) recognize patterns in problems. 
D) use logical reasoning. 
A) access short-term memory. 
B) memorize many details. 
C) recognize patterns in problems. 
D) use logical reasoning.

Question 6

Recognizing a problem as a "disguised" version of an old problem for which one has a solution already is called schema-driven problem solving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Giving ungraded assignments on occasion can be an effective strategy for encouraging students to think creatively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Cheryl gets good grades in her language class but uses incorrect grammar and punctuation in her written work in other classes.This situation suggests a problem with

Accepted Answer

A) assimilation. 
B) encoding. 
C) integration. 
D) transfer. 
A) assimilation. 
B) encoding. 
C) integration. 
D) transfer.

Question 9

The eighth-grade class is preparing for its annual "School Scam Skit" in which it parodies amusing school events during the year.Alonzo discovers that,by mistake,the class has sold 500 tickets for an auditorium that has a seating capacity of 200.The auditorium is not available any other night,and the class doesn't have funds available to rent a suitable room elsewhere.Numerous possible solutions may exist,but the class is feeling panicked.Describe how a class committee might attempt to approach the problem using each of the following strategies.[Note: Some strategies might not be effective.Also,you do not need to derive a solution,given that you do not have all the information needed.The main interest is the procedures that you use.]
-Response set:

Accepted Answer

Members of the planning group may hold o

Question 10

Before pulling off the bank job,Bugsy had his gang recite the steps of the operation."Do we hafta,Bugsy?" complained Willy."We must have been over them steps fifty times already." Bugsy is aware of the benefits of

Accepted Answer

A) general transfer. 
B) making learning meaningful. 
C) modeling. 
D) overlearning. 
A) general transfer. 
B) making learning meaningful. 
C) modeling. 
D) overlearning.

Question 11

An algorithm is a general strategy that might lead to the right answer to a problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The LINCS Vocabulary strategy relies on using ________ and imagery to promote learning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The LINCS Vocabulary strategy relies on using...

Question 13

As domain-specific knowledge increases,general problem-solving strategies are used more frequently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The eighth grade is preparing for its annual "School Scam Skit," in which students parody amusing school events during the year.Alonzo,the class President,discovers that the class has mistakenly sold 500 tickets for an auditorium with a seating capacity of only 200.The auditorium is not available for any other night,and the class does not have the funds available to rent a suitable room elsewhere.Numerous possible solutions may exist,but the class is feeling panicked.The class officers are meeting in order to attempt to find a solution to this problem.What type of cognitive approach is each class officer using?
-Gwen,the class Vice President,suggested that they organize committees that would be responsible for (1)checking the calendar to see if the program could be held on two consecutive nights; (2)checking with other junior or senior high schools in the community to find out about availability of their facilities;and (3)checking on the possibility of using the high school's football stadium to construct a stage and lighting system for an outdoor program.

Accepted Answer

A) Analogical thinking 
B) Brainstorming 
C) Means-end analysis 
D) Response set 
E) Working backwards 
A) Analogical thinking 
B) Brainstorming 
C) Means-end analysis 
D) Response set 
E) Working backwards

Question 15

A procedure that is guaranteed to accomplish a particular goal when correctly implemented is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) algorithm. 
B) heuristic approach. 
C) theorem. 
D) working-backward strategy. 
A) algorithm. 
B) heuristic approach. 
C) theorem. 
D) working-backward strategy.

Question 16

________ is a general plan for approaching a learning task.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a general plan for approaching...

Question 17

The stage of transfer for strategies in which the teacher should provide new problems that can be solved with the same strategy is the stage of

Accepted Answer

A) acquisition. 
B) overlearning. 
C) retention. 
D) transfer. 
A) acquisition. 
B) overlearning. 
C) retention. 
D) transfer.

Question 18

The strategy of solving a crossword puzzle by doing "down" items before "across" items is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) a heuristic. 
B) metacognition. 
C) patterning. 
D) top-down processing. 
A) a heuristic. 
B) metacognition. 
C) patterning. 
D) top-down processing.

Question 19

Functional fixedness is a strategy for using an object in an unconventional way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

You remember that,when you lost your billfold last semester,campus security found it for you.You lost it again this morning and decided to call campus security.The method used to solve this problem is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) heuristic search. 
B) means-ends analysis. 
C) pattern matching. 
D) schema-driven route. 
A) heuristic search. 
B) means-ends analysis. 
C) pattern matching. 
D) schema-driven route.

Having a rich store of knowledge about a topic is necessary,but not sufficient,for creativity.

Which one of the following students BEST illustrates the state of functional fixedness?

Expert teachers don't have to think as hard as beginning teachers due to an ability to

Recognizing a problem as a "disguised" version of an old problem for which one has a solution already is called schema-driven problem solving.

Giving ungraded assignments on occasion can be an effective strategy for encouraging students to think creatively.

Cheryl gets good grades in her language class but uses incorrect grammar and punctuation in her written work in other classes.This situation suggests a problem with

Before pulling off the bank job,Bugsy had his gang recite the steps of the operation."Do we hafta,Bugsy?" complained Willy."We must have been over them steps fifty times already." Bugsy is aware of the benefits of

An algorithm is a general strategy that might lead to the right answer to a problem.

The LINCS Vocabulary strategy relies on using ________ and imagery to promote learning.

As domain-specific knowledge increases,general problem-solving strategies are used more frequently.

A procedure that is guaranteed to accomplish a particular goal when correctly implemented is called a(n)

________ is a general plan for approaching a learning task.

The stage of transfer for strategies in which the teacher should provide new problems that can be solved with the same strategy is the stage of

The strategy of solving a crossword puzzle by doing "down" items before "across" items is an example of

Functional fixedness is a strategy for using an object in an unconventional way.

You remember that,when you lost your billfold last semester,campus security found it for you.You lost it again this morning and decided to call campus security.The method used to solve this problem is called a(n)

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Exam 9: Complex Cognitive Processes

Having a rich store of knowledge about a topic is necessary,but not sufficient,for creativity.

Which one of the following students BEST illustrates the state of functional fixedness?

Expert teachers don't have to think as hard as beginning teachers due to an ability to

Recognizing a problem as a "disguised" version of an old problem for which one has a solution already is called schema-driven problem solving.

Giving ungraded assignments on occasion can be an effective strategy for encouraging students to think creatively.

Cheryl gets good grades in her language class but uses incorrect grammar and punctuation in her written work in other classes.This situation suggests a problem with

Before pulling off the bank job,Bugsy had his gang recite the steps of the operation."Do we hafta,Bugsy?" complained Willy."We must have been over them steps fifty times already." Bugsy is aware of the benefits of

An algorithm is a general strategy that might lead to the right answer to a problem.

The LINCS Vocabulary strategy relies on using ________ and imagery to promote learning.

As domain-specific knowledge increases,general problem-solving strategies are used more frequently.

A procedure that is guaranteed to accomplish a particular goal when correctly implemented is called a(n)

________ is a general plan for approaching a learning task.

The stage of transfer for strategies in which the teacher should provide new problems that can be solved with the same strategy is the stage of

The strategy of solving a crossword puzzle by doing "down" items before "across" items is an example of

Functional fixedness is a strategy for using an object in an unconventional way.

You remember that,when you lost your billfold last semester,campus security found it for you.You lost it again this morning and decided to call campus security.The method used to solve this problem is called a(n)

Learning, Teaching, and Educational Psychology

Cognitive Development

The Self, Social, and Moral Development

Learner Differences and Learning Needs

Language Development, Language Diversity, and Immigrant Education

Culture and Diversity

Behavioral Views of Learning

Cognitive Views of Learning

The Learning Sciences and Constructivism

Social Cognitive Views of Learning and Motivation

Motivation in Learning and Teaching

Creating Learning Environments

Teaching Every Student

Classroom Assessment, Grading, and Standardized Testing

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