AP Psych - Unit 2 Review

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What is the cocktail party effect?

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The cocktail party effect refers to the ability to focus one's auditory attention on a particular stimulus while filtering out a range of other stimuli, exemplifying selective attention.

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What is the Flynn Effect?

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The Flynn Effect is the observed phenomenon that intelligence test scores have increased over time across generations, suggesting environmental factors influence intelligence.

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What does framing mean in psychology?

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Framing refers to the way information is presented, which can significantly affect decision-making and judgment, such as how a discount is described.

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What is the misinformation effect?

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The misinformation effect occurs when a person's recall of episodic memories becomes less accurate due to post-event information, often used to challenge the reliability of eyewitness testimony.

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What is an algorithm in problem-solving?

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An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure or formula for solving a problem, ensuring a solution is reached through systematic exploration of all possible outcomes.

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Define selective attention.

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Selective attention is the process of focusing on a specific object in the environment for a certain period while ignoring other stimuli.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.7

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What is the difference between fluid and crystallized intelligence?

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Fluid intelligence refers to the ability to solve new problems and think abstractly, while crystallized intelligence involves knowledge gained from experience and education.

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What is belief bias?

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Belief bias is a cognitive bias where one's existing beliefs distort logical reasoning, leading to invalid conclusions.

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What is the availability heuristic?

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The availability heuristic is a mental shortcut that relies on immediate examples that come to mind when evaluating a specific topic, concept, method, or decision.

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What is functional fixedness?

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Functional fixedness is a cognitive bias that limits a person to using an object only in the way it is traditionally used, hindering problem-solving.