Psychology: Chapter 7 - Cognition, Language and Intelligence

type of thinking in which a person starts from one point and comes up with many different ideas or possibilities based on that point

divergent thinking

ideas that represent a class or category of objects, events, or activities.

concept

the tendency to search for evidence that fits one’s beliefs while ignoring any evidence that does not fit those beliefs

self-confirmation bias

type of thinking in which a problem is seen as having only one answer, and all lines of thinking will eventually lead to that single answer, using previous knowledge and logic.

convergent thinking

is the type of thinking in which a person starts from one point and comes up with many different ideas or possibilities based on that point (kind of creativity).

divergent thinking

According to _________________________________ there are many types of intelligences and he developed a theory known as multiple intelligences.

Howard Gardner

The ability to use information to get along in life and become successful

practical intelligence

emotional intelligence

the awareness of and ability to manage one’s own emotions as well as the ability to be self-motivated, able to feel what others feel, and socially skilled. Viewed as a powerful influence on success in life

g factor

a general intellectual ability that underlies all mental operations to some degree

s factors

specific abilities

Intuition

Rapidly formed judgments based on gut feelings/instincts

Decision-making

the process of considering alternatives and choosing among them

Systematic decision-making

involves examining all possible alternatives and then choosing the one that is most beneficial

Elimination by aspects

process in which alternatives are evaluated against criteria that have been ranked according to importance

Concept

A mental structure that represents a set of characteristics

Confirmation bias

The tendency to notice information that is consistent with their concept

Triarchic theory of intelligence

developed by Robert Sternberg, suggests that intelligence consists of three parts: analytic/componential, creative/experiential and practical/contextual