Psychology and Language Flashcard

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What is Cognition?

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Cognition is the set of all mental abilities and processes related to knowledge, including perception, attention, memory, reasoning, and problem-solving.

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What is intelligence?

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Intelligence is the capacity for learning, reasoning, problem-solving, and adapting.

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What is language?

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Language is a system of communication.

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What is a concept?

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Mental groupings of similar objects that allows for simplification of our lives.

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What is a prototype?

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A member of a category.

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What is Gene-Environment Interaction?

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is the combination of genetic predispositions and environmental influences on traits or behaviors.

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What is emotional intelligence?

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Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions in oneself and others.

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What is a mental set?

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A cognitive bias that involves approaching problems in a specific way based on previous experiences.

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What is confirmation bias?

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A cognitive bias that favors information that confirms existing beliefs.

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What is functional fixedness?

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A cognitive bias that restricts a person's ability to come to new perspectives.