WGU D570 Cognitive Psychology Study Set 8 2026 | Most Tested
Questions & Verified Answers | Latest Update | Graded A+
1. Describe how the components of apparent movement contribute to the
perception of motion.
The components of apparent movement only affect decision-making
processes.
The components of apparent movement work together by creating a
sequence of visual stimuli that the brain interprets as continuous
motion.
The components of apparent movement are unrelated to cognitive
biases.
The components of apparent movement confuse the brain, leading to
a lack of perception.
2. Describe how cognitive biases might lead individuals to incorrectly validate
the syllogism regarding dogs and aggression.
Cognitive biases can lead individuals to focus on the emotional
content of the statements rather than the logical structure.
Cognitive biases enhance logical reasoning by providing context.
Cognitive biases have no effect on logical reasoning.
Cognitive biases only affect decision-making, not reasoning.
3. In a scenario where a student is faced with a complex math problem, how
would effectively defining the problem influence their approach to finding a
solution?
It would help them identify the specific concepts needed to solve
the problem.
, It would distract them from the main goal of solving the problem.
It would confuse them and lead to incorrect assumptions.
It would make them rely solely on trial and error.
4. When solving a problem using insight, the solution is reached
based on how similar the problem is to other problems.
suddenly when it just pops into one's head.
by starting at the goal state and working backward.
by achieving one's subgoals.
5. Manuel is sure that all dogs are vicious and will bite him if given the
opportunity. When out walking with his wife, he is always sure to point out the
dogs that seem angry or aggressive. But his wife notices that he conveniently
"misses" the dogs who seem calm and friendly. This tendency of Manuel's
reflects which of the following?
amiable skepticism
self-serving bias
using mental heuristics
confirmation bias
6. What are the two states defined in Newell and Simon's problem-solving
approach?
Starting point and endpoint
Present state and future state
Current state and desired state
Initial state and goal state
, 7. Which of the following is a likely explanation for the oblique effect?
Theory of Natural Selection
Damage to the occipital lobe
Evolution
Retinal shape
8. When a football cornerback (defensive player) is so intent on covering his
assigned wide receiver that he fails to pick up the ball being thrown right at
him, this is called:
inattentional blindness
attentional overload
conscious processing
9. The study of Soon et al. showed that brain activity associated with making a
decision appeared in fMRI scans up to ____ seconds before subjects were
consciously aware of making the decision.
1-2
5-10
4-9
3-8
10. The Gestalt psychologists made a substantial contribution to our
understanding of:
memory
perception
emotion
Questions & Verified Answers | Latest Update | Graded A+
1. Describe how the components of apparent movement contribute to the
perception of motion.
The components of apparent movement only affect decision-making
processes.
The components of apparent movement work together by creating a
sequence of visual stimuli that the brain interprets as continuous
motion.
The components of apparent movement are unrelated to cognitive
biases.
The components of apparent movement confuse the brain, leading to
a lack of perception.
2. Describe how cognitive biases might lead individuals to incorrectly validate
the syllogism regarding dogs and aggression.
Cognitive biases can lead individuals to focus on the emotional
content of the statements rather than the logical structure.
Cognitive biases enhance logical reasoning by providing context.
Cognitive biases have no effect on logical reasoning.
Cognitive biases only affect decision-making, not reasoning.
3. In a scenario where a student is faced with a complex math problem, how
would effectively defining the problem influence their approach to finding a
solution?
It would help them identify the specific concepts needed to solve
the problem.
, It would distract them from the main goal of solving the problem.
It would confuse them and lead to incorrect assumptions.
It would make them rely solely on trial and error.
4. When solving a problem using insight, the solution is reached
based on how similar the problem is to other problems.
suddenly when it just pops into one's head.
by starting at the goal state and working backward.
by achieving one's subgoals.
5. Manuel is sure that all dogs are vicious and will bite him if given the
opportunity. When out walking with his wife, he is always sure to point out the
dogs that seem angry or aggressive. But his wife notices that he conveniently
"misses" the dogs who seem calm and friendly. This tendency of Manuel's
reflects which of the following?
amiable skepticism
self-serving bias
using mental heuristics
confirmation bias
6. What are the two states defined in Newell and Simon's problem-solving
approach?
Starting point and endpoint
Present state and future state
Current state and desired state
Initial state and goal state
, 7. Which of the following is a likely explanation for the oblique effect?
Theory of Natural Selection
Damage to the occipital lobe
Evolution
Retinal shape
8. When a football cornerback (defensive player) is so intent on covering his
assigned wide receiver that he fails to pick up the ball being thrown right at
him, this is called:
inattentional blindness
attentional overload
conscious processing
9. The study of Soon et al. showed that brain activity associated with making a
decision appeared in fMRI scans up to ____ seconds before subjects were
consciously aware of making the decision.
1-2
5-10
4-9
3-8
10. The Gestalt psychologists made a substantial contribution to our
understanding of:
memory
perception
emotion
