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15 Cards in this Set
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Cognition
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mental activity such as thinking or representing info
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Analogical Representation
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a mental representation that has some of the physical characteristics of an object; it is analogous to the object
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Symbolic Representation
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an abstract mental representation that does not correspond to the physical features of an object or idea
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Propositions
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a mental representation that is based on factual knowledge about the world, thinking of things that we have never experienced with our own sensory apparatus
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Concept
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a mental representation that groups/categorizes objects, events, or relations around common themes
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Defining Attribute Model
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the idea that a concept is characterized by a list of features that are necessary to determine if an object is a member of a category
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Prototype Model
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an approach to object categorization that is based on the premise that within each category, some members are more representative than others
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Deductive Reasoning
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a form of reasoning in which logic is used to draw a specific conclusion from given premises
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Inductive Reasoning
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a form of reasoning in which we develop general rules after observing specific instances
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Heuristics
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in problem solving, shortcuts used to minimize the amt of thinking that must be done when moving from step to step in a solution space
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Availability Heuristic
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making a decision based on the answer that most easily comes to mind
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Representativeness Heuristic
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a rule for categorization based on how similar the person or object is to our prototypes for that category
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Confirmation Bias
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a tendency to search for and believe evidence that fits our existing views
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Framing
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the effect of presentation on how info is perceived
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Intelligence
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the human ability to use knowledge, to solve problems, to understand complex ideas, to learn quickly, and to adapt to environmental challenges
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