PSYCH 122 CH 7

Computers and the human brain are similar because they are _____.

Information processing tools

What is the name of the concept that infants are born with the innate ability to learn language?

Language Acquisition Device

When first-time voter Becky made her choices, she thought about her family's party affiliation and her similar beliefs which had formed over the years. Those beliefs were her anchor; however, she departed from her parents' viewpoints as she'd gotten older. Becky modeled the anchoring and adjustment heuristic in her judgment and decision making.

True

Identify a true statement about heuristics:

Unlike algorithms, they permit rapid decisions.

To compare the human brain to computers, John Searle created a thought experiment called the ________.

Chinese Room

Ava, a four-year-old girl, combines words to form her own sentences. In this scenario, Ava is demonstrating __________.

infinite creativity

In Gestalt psychology, __________ is a sudden perception of relationships among elements of the mentally represented elements of a problem that permits its solution.

insight

In psycholinguistic theory, the __________ is a neural "prewiring" that facilitates a child's learning of grammar.

language acquisition device

In the context of problem solving, ________ involves dealing simultaneously with two or more elements of the problems.

parallel processing

As computers become more powerful, they will eventually rival the human brain.

False

In the Chinese Room experiment, the two men are instructed to ________

Have a conversation.

Which of Sternberg's types of intelligence could be referred to as "street smarts"?

Practical intelligence.

Based on John Searle's experiment, computers ______.

Can only follow its given rules

Dana has the ability to easily cope with unexpected and challenging situations. She generates solutions to problems by relating unexpected situations to familiar situations. In this scenario, Dana is exhibiting ________.

creative intelligence

According to Louis Thurstone, __________ are the eight specific factors that make up intelligence.

primary mental abilities