Question 1

An intelligence test that includes a verbal scale and a performance scale is the

Accepted Answer

A)  Binet-Simon Scale. 
B)  Stanford-Binet test. 
C)  Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale. 
D)  ACT test.

Question 2

There are three common strategies for revising mental representations. Which of the following correctly pairs the strategy with an example of that strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  restructuring; the nine-dot-problem 
B)  mental sets; the dunker candle task 
C)  mental sets; the nine-dot-problem 
D)  restructuring; the dunker candle task

Question 3

When you brainstorm a list of words and concepts that are related to your personality traits, you are writing words that are related to an abstract mental concept. Because of this you are
Using a(n) ________ representation.

Accepted Answer

A)  analogical 
B)  symbolic 
C)  heuristic 
D)  algorithm

Question 4

The Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) measures logical thinking ability and predicts students' success in law school. Based on this you know that the LSAT is a(n) ________ test.

Accepted Answer

A)  aptitude 
B)  general intelligence 
C)  achievement 
D)  standardized

Question 5

Sue is a great math student. According to multiple intelligences theory, Sue's linguistic intelligence should be ________ her mathematical/logical intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A)  greater than 
B)  less than 
C)  equal to 
D)  unrelated to

Question 6

Dr. Brown conducts research on how concepts are represented in people's minds. He believes that each category has one perfect representation of a concept. Based on this,
Dr) Brown most likely follows the ________ model of organizing concepts.

Accepted Answer

A)  prototype 
B)  exemplar 
C)  concept 
D)  schema

Question 7

Last week, Alana saw a television show about a rare, but fatal, virus. Now, she has a runny nose and a fever and thinks she has contracted the virus. Alana's thinking is most
Likely based on

Accepted Answer

A)  the representativeness heuristic. 
B)  using framing. 
C)  the availability heuristic. 
D)  an algorithm.

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of decision making that could happen in your life?

Accepted Answer

A)  You compare the ski resort and beach resort and choose the ski resort for your upcoming vacation. 
B)  You figure out how to stop the leak from your water bottle. 
C)  You decide that you can pay for your vacation if you increase your babysitting rates. 
D)  You evaluate a newspaper article stating that caffeine increases heart attacks.

Question 9

Isaac is baking a cake by following the instructions in the recipe exactly. Isaac is using________ to make the cake, which means that his cake will turn out correctly.

Accepted Answer

A)  insight 
B)  an algorithm 
C)  a heuristic 
D)  restructuring

Question 10

Mary does well in both math and science. According to general intelligence theory, Mary's performance in literature and history should be ________ how she does in math and science.

Accepted Answer

A)  worse than 
B)  completely unrelated to 
C)  as good as 
D)  much better than

Question 11

Cara is a mechanic. She fixes three cars that will not start by replacing their batteries. When a fourth car is brought in and will not start, she assumes the problem is the battery.
Cara's assumption is based on

Accepted Answer

A)  functional fixedness. 
B)  restructuring. 
C)  a mental set. 
D)  an analogy.

Question 12

In the past, orchestra conductors held the stereotype that women were inferior musicians. According to your textbook, how did the audition process change so that conductors would not
Be biased by this stereotype?

Accepted Answer

A)  Musicians sent in tapes of their performances, rather than auditioning in person. 
B)  Musicians auditioned in front of the conductor but the conductor did not know the musicians' names. 
C)  Musicians auditioned behind screens but the conductors knew the musicians' names. 
D)  Musicians auditioned behind screens and the conductor did not know the musicians' names.

Question 13

A picture of a computer is an example of a(n) ________ representation. The word computer is an example of a(n) ________ representation.

Accepted Answer

A)  mental map; conceptual 
B)  conceptual; mental map 
C)  analogical; symbolic 
D)  symbolic; analogical

Question 14

Dr. Earl is a cognitive psychologist who studies thinking. Which question is most relevant to Dr. Earl's research?

Accepted Answer

A)  How do we cope with tragic events? 
B)  How does a person's culture influence his or her career choice? 
C)  How do we mentally rotate objects to "see" them from many angles? 
D)  How does the behavior of a group affect one person?

Question 15

Monica is very good at algebra and chemistry. However, she is not very good at writing short stories. According to the triarchic theory of intelligence, Monica most likely has high ________ intelligence and low ________ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A)  logical; linguistic 
B)  analytical; linguistic 
C)  logical; creative 
D)  analytical; creative

Question 16

Stella takes an Advanced Placement English Literature test, which is designed to assess what knowledge and skills she has learned in that subject. Stella is taking a(n) ________ test.

Accepted Answer

A)  content 
B)  performance 
C)  aptitude 
D)  achievement

Question 17

Jethro believes that all elderly people have difficulty hearing and understanding. Whenever he interacts with an elderly person, Jethro automatically speaks loudly and slowly. Jethro is
Applying his ________ of the elderly in these interactions.

Accepted Answer

A)  algorithm 
B)  prototype 
C)  stereotype 
D)  exemplar

Question 18

When solving a problem using insight, the solution is reached

Accepted Answer

A)  by achieving one's subgoals. 
B)  suddenly when it just pops into one's head. 
C)  based on how similar the problem is to other problems. 
D)  by starting at the goal state and working backward.

Question 19

Steve is trying to determine whether it will rain this Saturday. He quickly remembers that it has rained the past three Saturdays. If he uses this information to make his decision,
He will be using

Accepted Answer

A)  framing. 
B)  insight. 
C)  the representativeness heuristic. 
D)  the availability heuristic.

Question 20

Marilyn is very skilled at crossword puzzles, in part because she has a lot of knowledge about crosswords that she acquired through experience. Her knowledge of crossword puzzle words reflects ________ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A)  fluid 
B)  crystallized 
C)  creative 
D)  spatial

Exam 8: Thinking and Intelligence

An intelligence test that includes a verbal scale and a performance scale is the

There are three common strategies for revising mental representations. Which of the following correctly pairs the strategy with an example of that strategy?

When you brainstorm a list of words and concepts that are related to your personality traits, you are writing words that are related to an abstract mental concept. Because of this you are Using a(n) ________ representation.

The Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) measures logical thinking ability and predicts students' success in law school. Based on this you know that the LSAT is a(n) ________ test.

Sue is a great math student. According to multiple intelligences theory, Sue's linguistic intelligence should be ________ her mathematical/logical intelligence.

Dr. Brown conducts research on how concepts are represented in people's minds. He believes that each category has one perfect representation of a concept. Based on this, Dr) Brown most likely follows the ________ model of organizing concepts.

Last week, Alana saw a television show about a rare, but fatal, virus. Now, she has a runny nose and a fever and thinks she has contracted the virus. Alana's thinking is most Likely based on

Which of the following is an example of decision making that could happen in your life?

Isaac is baking a cake by following the instructions in the recipe exactly. Isaac is using________ to make the cake, which means that his cake will turn out correctly.

Mary does well in both math and science. According to general intelligence theory, Mary's performance in literature and history should be ________ how she does in math and science.

Cara is a mechanic. She fixes three cars that will not start by replacing their batteries. When a fourth car is brought in and will not start, she assumes the problem is the battery. Cara's assumption is based on

In the past, orchestra conductors held the stereotype that women were inferior musicians. According to your textbook, how did the audition process change so that conductors would not Be biased by this stereotype?

A picture of a computer is an example of a(n) representation. The word computer is an example of a(n) representation.

Dr. Earl is a cognitive psychologist who studies thinking. Which question is most relevant to Dr. Earl's research?

Monica is very good at algebra and chemistry. However, she is not very good at writing short stories. According to the triarchic theory of intelligence, Monica most likely has high intelligence and low intelligence.

Stella takes an Advanced Placement English Literature test, which is designed to assess what knowledge and skills she has learned in that subject. Stella is taking a(n) ________ test.

Jethro believes that all elderly people have difficulty hearing and understanding. Whenever he interacts with an elderly person, Jethro automatically speaks loudly and slowly. Jethro is Applying his ________ of the elderly in these interactions.

When solving a problem using insight, the solution is reached

Steve is trying to determine whether it will rain this Saturday. He quickly remembers that it has rained the past three Saturdays. If he uses this information to make his decision, He will be using

Marilyn is very skilled at crossword puzzles, in part because she has a lot of knowledge about crosswords that she acquired through experience. Her knowledge of crossword puzzle words reflects ________ intelligence.