AP Psychology Modules 34-35 Questions with Correct Answers
(Grade A+)
Question 1: cognition
Answer: all the mental activities associated with thinking, knowing, remembering, and communicating
Question 2: concept
Answer: a mental grouping of similar objects, events, ideas, or people
Question 3: prototype
Answer: a mental image or best example of a category
Question 4: creativity
Answer: the ability to produce novel and valuable ideas
Question 5: convergent thinking
Answer: narrows the available problem solutions to determine the single best solution
Question 6: divergent thinking
Answer: expands the number of possible problem solutions
Question 7: algorithm
Answer: the methodical, logical rule or procedure that guarantees solving a particular problem
Question 8: heuristic
Answer: a simple thinking strategy that often allows us to make judgements and solve problems efficiently;
usually speedier but also more error-prone
Question 9: insight
Answer: a sudden realization of a problem's solution; contrasts with strategy-based solutions
Question 10: confirmation bias
Answer: a tendency to search for information that supports our preconceptions and to ignore or distort
contradictory evidence
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(Grade A+)
Question 1: cognition
Answer: all the mental activities associated with thinking, knowing, remembering, and communicating
Question 2: concept
Answer: a mental grouping of similar objects, events, ideas, or people
Question 3: prototype
Answer: a mental image or best example of a category
Question 4: creativity
Answer: the ability to produce novel and valuable ideas
Question 5: convergent thinking
Answer: narrows the available problem solutions to determine the single best solution
Question 6: divergent thinking
Answer: expands the number of possible problem solutions
Question 7: algorithm
Answer: the methodical, logical rule or procedure that guarantees solving a particular problem
Question 8: heuristic
Answer: a simple thinking strategy that often allows us to make judgements and solve problems efficiently;
usually speedier but also more error-prone
Question 9: insight
Answer: a sudden realization of a problem's solution; contrasts with strategy-based solutions
Question 10: confirmation bias
Answer: a tendency to search for information that supports our preconceptions and to ignore or distort
contradictory evidence
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