Psychology Unit 5: Cognition

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Intelligence

is the mental capacity to learn, solve problems, and adapt to new situations

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IQ Formula

MA/CA=IQ where MA is mental age and CA is chronological age

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Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences

a theory describing the different ways students learn and acquire information

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Savants

people with a remarkable talent in one or more domains, but score low on measures of verbal ability and social competence

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Stanford-Binet Test

an IQ test that is in relation to others of the same age

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Principles of Test Construction

standardization, reliability, validity

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Standardization

a pretest group is used as the “standard”, everyone is compared to it and is based on a bell curve

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Reliability

the trustworthiness or consistency of a measure

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Validity

the characteristic of being founded on truth, accuracy, fact, or law

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Flynn Effect

the substantial increase in average intelligence scores all over the world

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Achievement Tests

what you have learned in a specific area

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Aptitude Test

how you are predicted to do in a specific area

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Fluid Intelligence

being able to think and reason abstractly and solve problems

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Crystallized Intelligence

the knowledge that comes from prior learning and past experiences

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Phonemes

single sounds “C” “AR”

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Morphemes

smallest language units that carry meaning

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Syntax

the rules within sentences (putting multiple words together)

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Semantics

rules that help derive meaning

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Algorithm

step-by-step rules to find a solution

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Heuristics

problem-solving by using strategies that make logical sense to you

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Representativeness Heuristic

a mental shortcut that we use when estimating probabilities

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Availability Heuristic

our tendency to use information that comes to mind quickly when making decisions

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Functional Fixedness

the inability to use objects in a way that is outside of their normal function

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Belief Bias

the tendency to rely on prior beliefs

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Confirmation Bias

We more readily search for and accept information that confirms our ideas

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Convergent Thinking

cognition that leads in a singular direction

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Divergent Thinking

cognition that leads in various directions

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Prototypes

an example that represents the concept

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Naturalist Intelligence

a persons interest and relationship with animals, plants, etc.

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Interpersonal Intelligence

ability to interact with others

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Intrapersonal Intelligence

communication with oneself

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Spatial Intelligence

the ability to visualize a space and imagine it from different angles

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Musical Intelligence

capacity to think in music and rhythm

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Linguistic Intelligence

the extent of your abilities to communicate

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Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence

how well one can control their body in terms of physical activity and motor skills

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Logical-Mathematical Intelligence

ability to analyze situations logically, identify solutions and solve math operations

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Insight

when we solve a problem we have an emotional experience

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Noam Chomsky

he said language is inborn and all languages have common consistencies

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Genie the Wild Child

the girl held captive with no outside contact for 13 years, unable to speak

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