Jeopardy

1. Jeopardy Cognition and Problem Solving Intelligence and Testing Language Motivation Emotion $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 Final Jeopardy

2. What is a prototype? Provide one example. A mental image that represents a category or “best image” that represents a category. Example: Fruit=Apple (prototype) 1 - $100

3. 1 - $200 • This word describes a mental grouping of similar objects, events, ideas or people • Concept • Schema Theory

4. 1 - $300 • Define the term Heuristic and provide one example of Heuristic problem solving • Solving a problem using prior knowledge and techniques that have worked in the past • Examples will vary

5. 1 - $400 • A rubik’s cube, or crossword puzzle are examples of what method of problem solving? • An algorithim

6. 1 - $500 • Provide the name of and definition or example for 3 problems with problem solving • Functional Fixedness: thinking about objects only in terms of their typical uses • Mental Set: the tendency to use problem solving patterns that have worked in the past • Confirmation Bias: only searching for evidence that fit our own beliefs • Creativity: solving problems by combining ideas/behaviors in new ways • Convergent Thinking: Only having/believing in one answer/solution to a problem

7. 2 - $100 • What are the 2 factors of intelligence identified by Spearman and briefly explain/define each • G-Factor: General Intelligence (Math, Reading, Basic “Academic” intelligence) • S-Factor: Specific Intelligence (Art, music, Buisness)

8. 2 - $200 • Name at least 5 of the types of intelligence identified by Gardner • 50 bonus points for each additional • Verbal/Linguistic • Musical • Logical/Mathematical • Visual/Spatial • Movement/Kinesthetic • Interpersonal • Intrapersonal • Naturalist • Existentialist

9. 2 - $300 • What is the calculation for measuring a person’s IQ • 50 bonus points if you can say what IQ stands for • 50 bonus points if you can determine which psychologist developed the IQ formula • IQ=MA(Mental Age)/ CA (Chronological Age) x 100 • Terman

10. 2 - $400 • Sternberg’s Triachic Theory of Intelligence identifies 3 types of intelligence. Identify/Explain each one • Analytical Intelligence: problem solving, academic intelligence • Creative Intelligence: The ability to deal with new and different concepts and come up with new ways to solve problems • Practical Intelligence: “Street smarts”, social skills

11. 2 - $500 • Provide the name of 3 modern or historical intelligence tests (Not just acronyms, must at least know what the acronyms stand for) • Binet’s Mental Ability Test • Stanford-Binet IQ Test • The Welscher Tests: • WAIS-IV (Welscher Adult Intelligence Scale) • WPPSI-III (WelscherPreschooll and Primary Scale of Intelligence) • WISC-IV (Welscher Intelligence Scale for Children)

12. 3 - $100 • “A system for combining symbols (such as words) so that a number of meaningful statements can be made for the purpose of communicating with others” • Language

13. 3 - $200 • The practical aspects of communication such as how to take turns in a conversation, the use of gestures, or how to emphasize a point is known as: • Pragmatics

14. 3 - $300 • What is the linguistic relativity hypothesis? • Bonus 100: compare the LRH to Cognitive Universalism • LRH: The theory that thought processes and concepts are controlled by language • Cognitive Universalism: Theory that concepts are universal and influence the development of language

15. 3 - $400 • Define and compare the following terms: • Grammar • Syntax • Grammar: The system of rules governing the structure and use of a language • Syntax: The system of rules for combineing words and phrases to form grammaticall correct sentences

16. 3 - $500 • Define and Compare the following terms: • Morphemes • Phonemes • Morphemes: The smallest units of meaning within a language • Phonemes: The smallest units of sound within a language.

17. 4 - $100 • Explain the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and provide an example of each • Intrinsic: Internally motivated (feelings, personal satisfaction etc…) • Extrinsic: Externally motivated (threats, trophies, rewards)

18. 4 - $200 • David McClelland’s Theory dealt with 3 types of psychological needs. Define each of these needs and provide the acronym used with them. • Need for Power (nPow): The need for control • Need for Acheivement (nAch): The need to succeed • Need for Affiliation (nAff): The need for social relationships

19. 4 - $300 • Define the Terms: Need, Drive and Homeostasis and explain how they interact in the Drive-Reduction Theory • Need: A requirement (food or water) that is essential to survival • Drive: The psychological and physical tension or arousal that arises when there is a need to be met • Homeostasis: The tendency for the body to maintain a steady state.

20. 4 - $400 • Explain the role that the following parts of the brain have in controlling hunger: • Ventromedial Hypothalamus (VMH) • Lateral Hypothalamus (LH) • Ventromedial Hypothalamus: Involved in stopping the eating process when glucose levels go up • Lateral Hypothalamus: Involved in the onset of eating when insulin levels go up

21. 4 - $500 • What is the Yerkes-Dodson Law? Provide an example of the Yerkes-Dodson Law at work • Yerkes-Dodson: law stated that performance is related to level of arousal. Moderate level of arousal leads to best performance. • Test anxiety reduce anxiety will increase performance • Bored  Fight with spouse/friend to increase arousal

22. 5 - $100 • What are the 3 components of emotion? Describe/Define each one. • Physiological/Biological: How your body reacts to a stimulus. • Behavior: How you act (i.e crying when sad) • Cognition: Understanding/labeling the emotion

23. 5 - $200 • According to Paul Ekman, what are 6 of the 7 basic emotions (based on the obersvation of facial expressions across several cultures) • 50 bonus points if you can name all 7 • Fear • Disgust • Happiness • Anger • Surprise • Sadness • Contempt

24. 5 - $300 • Identify the Theory of Emotion described in the situation below: • You are walking down a dark alley late at night. You hear footsteps behind you and you begin to tremble, your heart beats faster and your breathing deepens. Due to this physiological changes your body prepares for a fearful situation. You then experience fear. • James-Lange Theory of Emotion

25. 5 - $400 • Identify the Theory of Emotion described in the situation below: • You are walking down a dark alley late at night. You hear footsteps behind you begin to tremble. Your heart beats faster and your breathing deepens. At the same time, you also experience the emotion of fear. • Cannon-Bard Theory of Emotion

26. 5 - $500 • Identify the Theory of Emotion described in the situation below: • You are walking down a dark alley late at night. You hear footsteps behind you and begin to tremble, your heart beats faster and your breathing deepens. Upon noticing this arousal you realize that it comes from the fact that you are walking down a dark alley by yourself. This behavior is dangerous and therefore you feel the emotion of fear • Schacter 2 Factor Theory

27. Final Jeopardy The reading in 8.10 provided 10 suggestions from famous psychologist (and AP text book author) David G. Myers for becoming happier. Provide us with 3 of them from the reading • 1) Realize that happiness doesn’t come from success • 2) Take control of your time • 3) Act Happy • 4) Seek work and leisure activities that engage your skills • 5) Join the “movement” movement • 6)Give your body the sleep it wants • 7)Give priority to close relationships • 8) Focus, beyond the self • 9) Keep a gratitude journal • 10) Nurture your spiritual self