Psychology Quiz

Divergent thinking can best be defined as–

• The process of analyzing and evaluating information to form a reasoned judgment.

• Thinking that involves narrowing down options to find the best or most logical solution.

• Thinking that involves exploring many possible solutions or ideas.

• The process of finding evidence that implies a fact but does not directly prove it.

While talking to her younger brother about behavior at the grocery store, Aisha explains that he can't run around and grab items off the shelves like he does at home, because it's a different environment. What is Aisha trying to explain to her brother?

• Objectivity

• Context

• Logical thinking

• Emotional thinking

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RI.4.8

Complete the sentence by selecting the correct answers from the table. Ms. Garcia typically asks her students questions like: - "What assumptions are you making about this issue?" - "How are your personal experiences shaping your perspective?" - "What thought processes are you using to evaluate the different viewpoints?" While preparing to lead a discussion on a controversial social issue in her classroom, Ms. Garcia realizes that using metacognitive questions can help her students become more aware of their own ________ when exploring the complexities of the topic.

• thoughts

• actions

• feelings

• biases

• opinions

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CCSS.W.4.9A

Which is a benefit of being open-minded during discussions?

• Becoming more stubborn in your beliefs

• Shutting down conversations quickly

• Reinforcing your existing biases

• Gaining new knowledge and perspectives

This question has two parts. First answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

Part A

Emotional thinking can best be defined as:

A. Making decisions based on facts, evidence, and reasoning.

B. Thinking that involves narrowing down options to find the best or

most logical solution.

C. Thinking that involves exploring many possible solutions or ideas.

D. Making decisions based on feelings.

Part B

What evidence supports your answer in Part A?

A. Emotional thinking often leads to hasty, impulsive decisions without

careful consideration of the facts.

B. Emotional thinking tends to focus on a limited number of options

rather than exploring a wide range of possibilities.

C. Emotional thinking encourages open-ended exploration of many

different ideas and solutions.

D. Emotional thinking is characterized by basing decisions on one's

subjective feelings and emotions rather than objective information.

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CCSS.W.4.1B

Amelia’s teacher asked her to cite evidence with her inferences. Which is an example of citing evidence?

• Amelia can refer to specific details and facts stated in the document.

• Amelia can consider learning new ideas about the time period.

• Amelia can be open to other people's interpretations of the document.

• Amelia can make an educated guess about the author's perspective.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.W.4.9A

A student named Olivia is preparing for an important science fair project. Throughout the story, Olivia arrives at school with dark circles under her eyes, and her friends note that she seems distracted during project meetings. At one point, Olivia says, "I have to get this right, I can't let my team down!" Key Details: dark circles under her eyes, distracted Schema: dark circles indicate lack of sleep, distracted indicates inability to focus Inference: ___________________ ___________________

• Olivia is feeling happy and excited about the science fair project.

• Olivia is feeling optimistic and cheerful about the science fair project.

• Olivia is feeling overwhelmed and anxious about the science fair project.

• Olivia is feeling lucky and enthusiastic about the science fair project.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

Read the question carefully. Then enter your answer in the space

provided.

While preparing for a report on climate change, you come across a blog

post that includes emotional stories from individuals affected by extreme

weather, but it doesn't provide any scientific studies or statistics. Can you

rely on this blog post to draw an informed conclusion? Explain your

reasoning.

Answer explanation

Although the blog post offers valuable personal perspectives, it

is not sufficient for forming an informed conclusion about climate change

because it lacks scientific data and evidence. To ensure accuracy, it's

essential to consult reliable sources that offer credible research and

verified information.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.W.4.9A

How does sufficiency affect reaching an informed conclusion?

• It ensures the conclusion is supported by enough evidence to be convincing and credible.

• It helps confirm that the source of evidence is trustworthy and reliable for the conclusion.

• It guarantees that the conclusion is directly related to the argument being presented.

• It improves the ability to organize, evaluate, and use the evidence effectively for the argument.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.W.4.1A

CCSS.W.4.9A

Which of the following is an example of a situation where considering multiple perspectives is essential?

• Deciding what to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner today.

• Selecting a movie to watch for entertainment tonight at home.

• Researching different viewpoints on the impact of climate change.

• Choosing a shirt to wear for an event happening later this evening.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.SL.4.1C

CCSS.W.4.9A