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13 Cards in this Set
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Cognition |
the process whereby we acquire and use knowledge |
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Language |
a flexible system of communication that uses sounds, rules, gestures, or symbols to convey information |
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Phonemes |
the basic sounds that make up any language |
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Prototype (or Model) |
According to Rosch, a mental model containing the most typical features of a concept |
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Problem Representation |
the first step in solving a problem; it involves interpreting or defining the problem |
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algorithm |
a step-by-step method of problem solving that guarantees a correct solution |
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Heuristics |
rules of thumb that help in simplifying and solving problems, although they do not guarantee a correct solution |
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Functional Fixedness |
the tendency to perceive only a limited number of uses for an object, thus interfering with the process of problem solving |
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Confirmation Bias |
the tendency to look for evidence in support of a belief and to ignore evidence that would disprove a belief |
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Framing |
the perspective from which we interpret information before making a decision |
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Emotional Intelligence |
according to Goleman, a form of intelligence that refers to how effectively people perceive and understand their own emotions and the emotions of others, and can regulate and manage their emotional behavior |
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Reliability |
ability of a test to produce consistent and stable scores |
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Validity |
ability of a test to measure what it has been designed to measure |
