Cognition- Exploring the Science of the Mind- Chapter 13 Exam Questions with Verified Solutions
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Problem space - Answers The set of possible pathways to a solution considered by the problem solver.
Hill climbing strategy - Answers A problem solving heuristic in which one chooses the option that moves
toward the goal at each fork in the trail. Limited because many problems require you to "step back" and
then move toward goal.
Means end analysis - Answers Problem solving method where we analyze main problem and break it
down into smaller problems, and reduce differences between the problem and goal
Mapping - Answers The process of relating procedures to form an analogy between two seemingly
unrelated events
Subproblems - Answers Smaller problems that a person creates by subdividing a target problem, in
order to facilitate problem solving. Used often by experts.
Ill-defined problems - Answers Problems with no clear statement at the outset of how the goal should
be characterized or what operations might serve to reach that goal
Functional fixedness - Answers The tendency to be rigid in how one thinks about an object's function
Problem solving set - Answers The collection of beliefs and assumptions a person makes about a
problem. Helps by narrowing options, but sometimes inhibits ability to solve problem.
Convergent thinking - Answers An ability to spot ways in which seemingly distinct ideas might be
interconnected. Measured through Remote Associates Test (word that connects 3 others)
Divergent thinking - Answers An ability to move one's thoughts in new, unanticipated directions
Weschler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) - Answers Most widely used intelligence test; contains verbal
and performance subtests (IQ test). 4 main subscales:
1. Verbal comprehension (vocab, comprehension, similarities)
2. Working memory (Digit Span Task)
3. Perceptual and spatial reasoning (puzzle)
4. Processing speed (Symbol matching task)
Reliability - Answers Refers to how consistent a measure is
Validity - Answers Refers to how well a measure actually measures what it's supposed to
Test retest reliability - Answers A method for determining the reliability of a test by comparing a test
taker's scores on the same test taken on separate occasions
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Problem space - Answers The set of possible pathways to a solution considered by the problem solver.
Hill climbing strategy - Answers A problem solving heuristic in which one chooses the option that moves
toward the goal at each fork in the trail. Limited because many problems require you to "step back" and
then move toward goal.
Means end analysis - Answers Problem solving method where we analyze main problem and break it
down into smaller problems, and reduce differences between the problem and goal
Mapping - Answers The process of relating procedures to form an analogy between two seemingly
unrelated events
Subproblems - Answers Smaller problems that a person creates by subdividing a target problem, in
order to facilitate problem solving. Used often by experts.
Ill-defined problems - Answers Problems with no clear statement at the outset of how the goal should
be characterized or what operations might serve to reach that goal
Functional fixedness - Answers The tendency to be rigid in how one thinks about an object's function
Problem solving set - Answers The collection of beliefs and assumptions a person makes about a
problem. Helps by narrowing options, but sometimes inhibits ability to solve problem.
Convergent thinking - Answers An ability to spot ways in which seemingly distinct ideas might be
interconnected. Measured through Remote Associates Test (word that connects 3 others)
Divergent thinking - Answers An ability to move one's thoughts in new, unanticipated directions
Weschler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) - Answers Most widely used intelligence test; contains verbal
and performance subtests (IQ test). 4 main subscales:
1. Verbal comprehension (vocab, comprehension, similarities)
2. Working memory (Digit Span Task)
3. Perceptual and spatial reasoning (puzzle)
4. Processing speed (Symbol matching task)
Reliability - Answers Refers to how consistent a measure is
Validity - Answers Refers to how well a measure actually measures what it's supposed to
Test retest reliability - Answers A method for determining the reliability of a test by comparing a test
taker's scores on the same test taken on separate occasions
