Module 11: Quiz

Asking someone to list ways to include paperclips in their daily lives (other than joining papers) would test which ability?

divergent thinking

Which concept is a type of mental set where you cannot perceive an object being used for something other than what it was designed for?

functional fixedness

Match the theory/theorist with the associated type of intelligence. Spearman

general factor of "g"

Niaz's car breaks down, and he is convinced that it was a predictable event even though there was no way of knowing it would happen. This exemplifies ________.

hindsight bias

Simone believes that using words and phrases that emphasize traditional gender roles may cause children to think in a gender-stereotyped manner. Her perspective is consistent with which of the following?

linguistic determinism

Match the theory/theorist with the associated type of intelligence. Cattell

crystallized intelligence

Match the theory/theorist with the associated type of intelligence. Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence

analytical intelligence

A specific formula for solving a problem is called ________.

an algorithm

When asked what percent of breakfasts sold in the US use tortillas, someone from San Antonio is likely to guess a number higher than the real percentage due to _____ bias.

availability

Match the theory/theorist with the associated type of intelligence. Gardner's Multiple Intelligences Theory

musical intelligence