Cognition and Problem Solving Quiz

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Natalie Wojinski
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a formal concept?
A mental representation of objects and categories
A process or set of steps to solve a problem
A concept without clearly defined characteristics
A concept with characteristics defined by clear rules
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a prototype?
A concept with characteristics defined by clear rules
A mental representation of the “best example” of a concept
A concept without clearly defined characteristics
A process or set of steps to solve a problem
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is hill-climbing in problem-solving?
Solving a problem by a combination of forward- and backward-looking strategies
A type of problem-solving algorithm in which the problem solver takes small steps, evaluating each step whether it brings them closer to the solution
Solving a problem by using an analogy to a similar problem for which a solution is known
A process or set of steps to solve a problem
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is convergent thinking?
Solving a problem by using an analogy to a similar problem for which a solution is known
Problems in which the problem solver comes to the solution all at once, not gradually
Type of thinking in which the number of possible solutions is expanded to include multiple feasible solutions
Type of thinking in which the number of possible solutions is narrowed down to the single best solution
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is fixation in problem-solving?
A type of problem-solving algorithm in which the problem solver takes small steps, evaluating each step whether it brings them closer to the solution
A tendency to approach a problem in a way that has worked in the past
Solving a problem by a combination of forward- and backward-looking strategies
The inability to see a problem from a new perspective
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is meant by incubation in problem-solving?
When a problem solver sets aside an unsolved problem and thinks about something else
Type of thinking in which the number of possible solutions is narrowed down to the single best solution
Solving a problem by a combination of forward- and backward-looking strategies
A tendency to approach a problem in a way that has worked in the past
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a natural concept?
A concept without clearly defined characteristics
A mental representation of the “best example” of a concept
A concept with characteristics defined by clear rules
Any item or object that is an example of a given concept
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