1. Modules 27-28: Thinking and Language
Clicker Questions
Psychology in Modules, 11th Edition by David G. Myers & C. Nathan DeWall
Slides by Melissa Terlecki, Cabrini College
Modules 27-28: Thinking and Language

2. 1. A methodological rule or procedure that guarantees solving a problem is called a/an:
A. heuristic.
B. algorithm.
C. insight.
D. prototype.

3. 1. A methodological rule or procedure that guarantees solving a problem is called a/an: ANSWER
A. heuristic.
B. algorithm.
C. insight.
D. prototype.

4. 2. Which of the following is FALSE regarding decision making?
A. We tend to cling to our beliefs despite contradictory evidence.
B. We tend to be more confident than correct.
C. We tend to overestimate our judgments.
D. We are more confident about successful decisions than unsuccessful decisions.

5. 2. Which of the following is FALSE regarding decision making? ANSWER
A. We tend to cling to our beliefs despite contradictory evidence.
B. We tend to be more confident than correct.
C. We tend to overestimate our judgments.
D. We are more confident about successful decisions than unsuccessful decisions.

6. 3. Which of the following is TRUE regarding intuition?
A. Intuition is explicit.
B. Intuition is adaptive.
C. Intuition has minimal effects on judgment.
D. Intuitive judgments take a long time.

7. 3. Which of the following is TRUE regarding intuition? ANSWER
A. Intuition is explicit.
B. Intuition is adaptive.
C. Intuition has minimal effects on judgment.
D. Intuitive judgments take a long time.

8. 4. Which of the following creativity components emphasizes the role of well-developed knowledge?
A. Imagination
B. Intrinsic motivation
C. Expertise
D. Venturesome personality

9. 4. Which of the following creativity components emphasizes the role of well-developed knowledge? ANSWER
A. Imagination
B. Intrinsic motivation
C. Expertise
D. Venturesome personality

10. 5. Which structural component of language is the smallest unit of distinctive sound?
A. Phoneme
B. Morpheme
C. Semantics
D. Syntax

11. 5. Which structural component of language is the smallest unit of distinctive sound? ANSWER
A. Phoneme
B. Morpheme
C. Semantics
D. Syntax

12. 6. At approximately what age do individuals begin to make two-word statements?
A. 4 months
B. 1 year
C. 2 years
D. 10 months

13. 6. At approximately what age do individuals begin to make two-word statements? ANSWER
A. 4 months
B. 1 year
C. 2 years
D. 10 months

14. 7. Which of the following is FALSE regarding deafness and language development:
A. Most deaf children are born to hearing parents.
B. There exists a critical period for language development.
C. Signing develops at the same rate as speaking.
D. Losing audition does not enhance vision.

15. 7. Which of the following is FALSE regarding deafness and language development: ANSWER
A. Most deaf children are born to hearing parents.
B. There exists a critical period for language development.
C. Signing develops at the same rate as speaking.
D. Losing audition does not enhance vision.

16. 8. Which brain area controls the expression of language?
A. Broca’s area
B. Wernicke’s area
C. Temporal lobe
D. Auditory cortex

17. 8. Which brain area controls the expression of language? ANSWER
A. Broca’s area
B. Wernicke’s area
C. Temporal lobe
D. Auditory cortex

18. 9. Which of the following is TRUE regarding animal cognition and language?
A. Many animals display comprehension and communication.
B. Many animals can use categories and concepts.
C. Many animals display insight and use tools to solve problems.
D. All of the above.

19. 9. Which of the following is TRUE regarding animal cognition and language? ANSWER
A. Many animals display comprehension and communication.
B. Many animals can use categories and concepts.
C. Many animals display insight and use tools to solve problems.
D. All of the above.

20. 10. Which mental technique may assist in achieving one’s goal?
A. Outcome simulation
B. Process simulation
C. Linguistic determinism
D. Telegraphic speech

21. 10. Which mental technique may assist in achieving one’s goal? ANSWER
A. Outcome simulation
B. Process simulation
C. Linguistic determinism
D. Telegraphic speech

22. Critical Thinking Questions

23. 11. Brett recognizes a robin as fitting in to the category “bird” quicker than he does a penguin. This is because “robin” is a _____.
A. concept
B. heuristic
C. prototype
D. insight

24. 11. Brett recognizes a robin as fitting in to the category “bird” quicker than he does a penguin. This is because “robin” is a _____. ANSWER
A. concept
B. heuristic
C. prototype
D. insight

25. 12. Mikayla wants to break up with her boyfriend
12. Mikayla wants to break up with her boyfriend. She seems to only notice instances of her relationship not working out, and forgets the good times. This would be an example of a/an:
A. confirmation bias.
B. mental set.
C. intuition.
D. availability heuristic.

26. 12. Mikayla wants to break up with her boyfriend
12. Mikayla wants to break up with her boyfriend. She seems to only notice instances of her relationship not working out, and forgets the good times. This would be an example of a/an: ANSWER
A. confirmation bias.
B. mental set.
C. intuition.
D. availability heuristic.

27. 13. Lashaun is looking to buy a new car
13. Lashaun is looking to buy a new car. Because he read about a Ford car explosion in the news last week, he is hesitant to look at Ford models. This is an example of (the):
A. belief perseverance.
B. availability heuristic.
C. framing.
D. confirmation bias.

28. 13. Lashaun is looking to buy a new car
13. Lashaun is looking to buy a new car. Because he read about a Ford car explosion in the news last week, he is hesitant to look at Ford models. This is an example of (the): ANSWER
A. belief perseverance.
B. availability heuristic.
C. framing.
D. confirmation bias.

29. 14. Cole is stuck on the side of the road and must pour gasoline fluid into his gas tank. He has no funnel, so has difficulty creating a makeshift nozzle out of the materials found in his car. This is an example of (a):
A. mental set.
B. intuition.
C. availability heuristic.
D. confirmation bias.

30. 14. Cole is stuck on the side of the road and must pour gasoline fluid into his gas tank. He has no funnel, so has difficulty creating a makeshift nozzle out of the materials found in his car. This is an example of (a): ANSWER
A. mental set.
B. intuition.
C. availability heuristic.
D. confirmation bias.

31. 15. Saleem is suffering from an aphasia where he has difficulty speaking, but can comprehend language. Which area of the brain likely has damage?
A. Auditory cortex
B. Temporal lobe
C. Frontal lobe
D. Wernicke’s area

32. 15. Saleem is suffering from an aphasia where he has difficulty speaking, but can comprehend language. Which area of the brain likely has damage? ANSWER
A. Auditory cortex
B. Temporal lobe
C. Frontal lobe
D. Wernicke’s area