Chapter 7 Quiz

Why are event schemata difficult to change? They are ________.

automatic

Walter struggles to write legibly and has a difficult time putting his thoughts on paper. Which learning disability does he have?

dysgraphia

Knowing what a dinosaur is because you looked through a book with pictures of dinosaurs and watched the film Jurassic Park is an example of a natural concept that was developed through ________ experience.

indirect

Which term refers to the process by which we derive meaning from morphemes and words?

semantics

Which researchers suggested that language determines thought?

Edward Sapir and Benjamin Lee Whorf

Which of the following statements about Howard Gardner is false?

He believed discussing IQ as standard deviations from average was inaccurate.

________ encompasses the processes associated with perception, knowledge, problem solving, judgment, language, and memory.

cognition

In Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences Theory, ________ intelligence and ________ intelligence are often combined into a single type: emotional intelligence.

interpersonal; intrapersonal

Reth is known for his ability and interest in writing. He won an award for his short story, "A Bear in the Woods," and was named Young Poet of the Year at his high school. He is currently working on a book titled, When Harry Potter Attacks. This exemplifies ________ intelligence.

linguistic

Which of the following is not one of the conditions that leads to the impulse to use heuristics?

the decision to be made is important

In psychology, concepts can be divided into two categories: ________ and ________.

natural; artificial

Schemata are a(an) ________.

method of organizing information that allows the brain to work more efficiently

What was the most controversial claim in Arthur Jensen's article, "How Much Can We Boost I.Q. and Achievement?"

Level II intelligence is most prevalent among Asians, followed by Caucasians, then African Americans.

What is the Flynn effect?

The observation that each generation has a significantly higher IQ than the previous generation.

Not all aspects of cognition are ________.

consciously experienced

A ________ is the smallest unit of language that conveys some type of meaning.

morpheme

Aram is proficient in playing a number of instruments and can easily learn new songs and rhythms. This exemplifies ________ intelligence.

musical

Anwar dresses for a cold fall day and steps outside to find it sunny and hot. He goes back inside to change out of his sweater and jeans into a shirt and shorts. Anwar is demonstrating the ________ intelligence component of the triarchic theory of intelligence.

practical

A(an) ________ is the best example, or representation, of a concept.

prototype

Jake is sympathetic and considerate of his friends' moods. He really identifies with their feelings and readily understands their point of view. He is well-known around campus, and he has great relationships with his classmates and professors. Which area of intelligence does this exemplify?

interpersonal