Problem 1
_________ is the information we have stored in our longterm memory about the world. a. Thinking b. Memory c. Cognition d. Knowledge
Problem 2
The idea of what a giraffe is, is an example of a(n) ________. a. mental representation b. judgment c. image d. heuristic
Problem 3
The available evidence most strongly suggests that we store mental representations of stimuli that are ________ of what we see. a. exact visual copies b. only verbal descriptions c. both verbal descriptions and visual images d. only prototypes
Problem 4
Given the concepts crab, seafood, King crab, and Opilio crab, which one represents the basic level category? a. Crab b. Seafood c. Opilio crab d. King crab
Problem 5
Which of the following is most likely an example of a natural concept? a. Furniture b. Sofa c. Wing-back chair d. Housewares
Problem 6
Using a formula to calculate the gas mileage on your car is an example of a(n) ________. a. algorithm b. heuristic c. exemplar d. judgment
Problem 7
Determining the best location for the family vacation is most likely an example of a(n) _________. a. well-structured problem b. ill-structured problem c. judgment d. insight
Problem 8
Which of the following is not an aid to problem solving? a. A mental set b. Incubation c. Creativity d. Insight
Problem 9
Reasoning that because many larger cars and trucks get poorer gas mileage, a Hummer must get very poor mileage is an example of ________. a. inductive reasoning b. deductive reasoning c. dialectical reasoning d. \(b \& c\)
Problem 10
After watching a show on global warming, Mitch overestimates the average yearly temperature for his hometown. Mitch’s error is most likely due to ________. a. the availability heuristic b. the representativeness heuristic c. framing d. poor decision making
