Creole languages illustrate:
Which of the following words would be taught in the same way in both phonics instruction and whole language
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The word ending -s is an example of:
Dr. LeCap is taking brain scans of people while they do simple cognitive tasks. He notices that the event-related potential (ERP) waves of 20 participants occurred significantly faster than the waves of the other 50 participants. Dr. LeCap could conclude from this finding that the 20 people with faster ERP waves are likely to be, on average,
than the 50 people with the slower waves.
The word tree is an example of a(n) , whereas a picture of a tree is an example of a(n) .
Joel is fantastic at solving logic problems and analogies, but he does not have a very good vocabulary and could not find most countries on a map. Joel would probably score on a test of crystallized intelligence and on a test of fluid intelligence.
Which of the following statements about categorization is a problem for the defining attribute model?
Scripts are good because they , but can be bad because they
.
Which one of the following findings is the best evidence that environment plays an important role in determining intelligence?
A classic children’s game involves placing a set of objects on a table under a cloth. The cloth is lifted very briefly. After the cloth is replaced, the child then tries to remember as many of the objects as possible.
Eleazar (IQ 132), Sean (82), Suzanne (95), and Diem (125) are
playing. In what order (from high to low) should the children score in
Lakshmi has been trying to work out her class schedules for the fall and spring semesters. No matter what she tries, she cannot seem to work in all the classes she needs to take. She suddenly realizes that she could also take some classes during the summer session, and she is able to quickly work out her schedules. Lakshmi solved the
Mandy emails her roommate to tell her that she has adopted a kitten. The email says nothing more. Mandy’s roommate’s memory processes tell her that the kitten will be .
Joe is especially talented at memorizing material that he reads in books. However, he has significant difficulty getting to work in the morning because the bus schedule confuses him. Joe most likely:
The final exam that you will take in your psychology class is a(n)
test.
Your neighbor is upset because you borrowed his car without asking him. He is distressed because borrowing a car without asking is NOT part of our social:
Analogical representations correspond to characteristics of the object that they represent. Symbolic representations correspond to characteristics of the object that they represent.
Research has shown that people do not necessarily believe that “time heals all wounds” when something bad is about to happen to them. Instead, people tend to use and anticipate the worst.
People tend to become closed minded when asked to find a different use for an object that has a clear purpose. This mind-set is a result of:
Dr. Bui is conducting a series of studies examining the speed at which people can complete different cognitive tasks. She plans to examine the results to determine how information is processed in these tasks. What approach is Dr. Bui using toward the study of
A surgical team was operating in a rural hospital without a backup electrical generator. The power went out. To provide light for the surgery, they collected all the cell phones in the hospital and turned them on. The operation was able to proceed because the surgical team avoided and the problem.
Someone who is very good at learning new things but does not have a lot of general knowledge is high in intelligence. However, someone who knows lots of things but is not very good at learning to do new things is higher in intelligence.
If you observed babies in many different cultures just as they were beginning to use language, you would find that:
Which intelligence test involves measuring verbal skills and performance skills across the lifespan?
Alina is a straight A student in an honors business program, and she has had very prestigious internships. During her job interviews, Alina’s arrogance about her own abilities comes through. She fails to realize from their reactions that the interviewers are looking for team players, not independent superstars. Alina is not offered any of these jobs because she lacks:
Khoury has very little food in his kitchen. Rather than inventorying his ingredients before starting dinner, he considers recipes and looks to see if he has the required ingredients. Khoury is solving the problem of making dinner by:
Shannon and Sayid go out for coffee. He holds the door for her, pulls out her chair, and takes the check. He is very confused when she becomes irritable with him for doing these things. You could help him understand Shannon’s reactions by explaining that they probably have conflicting for a man and woman going
Hyun is working on a chemistry project with Raul. Raul insists on doing things his way and argues with all of Hyun’s suggestions. Hyun finds himself getting angry. Before he says something nasty, Hyun reminds himself that the goal is to complete a good project and fighting with Raul will not accomplish that. Hyun is clearly high on which of the four attributes of emotional intelligence?
Across individuals, language development is characterized by:
Nkeis decides to buy a small car because it is good for the environment.
When she goes to look at small cars, she is surprised that they come in luxury versions because she expected them to be very basic and uncomfortable. Nkeis has been using:
The finding that IQ scores have increased dramatically over the last century is known as:
Which one of the following findings is the best evidence that genetics plays an important role in determining intelligence?
According to expected utility theory, we select among our alternatives based on the one that has the highest value, or:
Until about 6 months of age, a baby:
Work on language acquisition with animals has shown that:
A problem with schemas is that they can easily:
Lucia won the bronze medal in gymnastics. What might you expect her to say to reporters after the ceremony about her feelings?
Most proposed designs for the Vietnam War Memorial involved statues of soldiers. The winning design was a low black wall inscribed with the names of the dead. The architect who submitted the winning design is clearly very high in Sternberg’s intelligence.
The Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) is designed to measure someone’s ability to think logically. This ability is predictive of success in law school and as a practicing attorney. The LSAT is a(n)
Meagan’s economics professor argues that people are optimal decision makers. Her psychology professor argues that people are often irrational decision makers. Her economics professor believes in a
model of human decision making; her psychology professor believes in a model.
The Flynn effect suggests that what factor has NOT been involved in the increase in IQ scores over the last century?
Josh was trying to decide which of two people to hire for a job. Donna told him a story about her parents deciding to get two cats when they could not decide which one to buy. Josh recognized that hiring both people would solve his problem as well. Josh has:
The disorder that results in difficulties with being able to produce speech is called:
If a child is using telegraphic speech, she is most likely:
Two longtime friends, Joyce and Laurie, want to get back in touch with their childhood friend Rhonda, but they do not know whether she still lives in the area. Joyce randomly selects phone numbers from the local phonebook and asks people if they know Rhonda. Laurie calls numbers listed in the local phonebook for people who have the same last name as Rhonda. Joyce has approached the problem with a approach, whereas Laurie has approached the
An important difference between Gardner’s multiple intelligences and the use of g in multiple areas is that Gardner’s intelligences are defined
and the skills associated with general intelligence are defined .
One week before my rent is due, I am short $100. Rather than ask my parents for the money, I decide that I will work one weekend for my friend’s landscaping company. By doing this, I will then have enough money for rent. This strategy is an example of:
Samantha has always bought Japanese cars because she believes they are more reliable than cars made in the United States. Samantha has formulated a(n) for buying cars that may help her save time and money on her next car purchase.
Itzhak is trying to decide whether to take art history from Professor Nguyen or from Professor Molyneaux. When he looks into the professors’ past grading distributions, he discovers that both have given 50 percent As and Bs. However, this information is further broken down: “Professor Nguyen gives 20 percent As, and Professor Molyneaux gives 30 percent Bs.” If influences Itzhak’s reasoning, Itzhak will take the class from Professor .
Sahndra and Yosef each need to buy cereal. Sahndra goes to the convenience store that stocks only three kinds of cereal. Yosef goes to the grocery store that stocks fifteen kinds. If the brands in each store represent at least reasonable choices, who is more likely to buy cereal? If they both buy cereal, who is more likely to be happy
Jack and Kate, a married couple, have demanding jobs and too little time for their relationship. They decide that one of them needs to step down in his or her career, but they cannot agree on who should do it. Their marriage counselor is trying to get them to see that other solutions are possible. In doing this, the counselor is encouraging them to their problem. [Show Less]