Definition of Cognition

Ciccarelli: Psychology_5 (5th Edition)
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Author:Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White
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  • Definition of Cognition
  • Explain the role of mental representations in thinking, and compare and contrast models of concept formation
  • Solving problems
    1. What is a problem?
      1. Problem Solving?
        • Know the four step process
  • Understanding the problem
    1. Define Functional Fixedness
  • Make a plan
    1. How do we generate solutions?
      1. Algorithms vs. Heuristics
      2. Define Heuristic and the following types:
        • Availability Heuristic
          • 3 reasons something can become more accessible (lecture slides)
        • Representative Heuristic
          • Ignoring base-rate information (lecture slides)
        • Recognition Heuristic
        • Affect Heuristic
        • Framing in decision making
  • Define Intelligence
    1. What is the Intelligence Quotient? What is the purpose of IQ tests today?
      1. Explain the following types of Intelligence:
        • General
        • Fluid
        • Crystallized
          • What are their differences?
      2. Explain Emotional Intelligence and Social Intelligence
      3. How is intelligence related to genetics?
        • Flynn effect
 
 
 
 
 
 
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