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Cognitive Psychology

Question 1
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What is the term used to describe the ability to learn and adapt to new situations?

Question 2
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In intelligence testing research, deceiving participants about their test scores could raise ethical concerns primarily under which principle?

Question 3
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A psychologist adhering to which theoretical approach might examine how rewards and punishments shape a child's ability to solve puzzles or perform well on tests of intelligence?

Question 4
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Which type of intelligence is best described as the ability to understand complex ideas and adapt effectively to the environment?

Question 5
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According to most psychologists today, how is human intelligence best understood?

Question 6
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In applying the biopsychosocial approach to mental illness, which factor would not be included by a psychologist?

Question 7
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How might Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory be applied when hiring employees in varying job positions?

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Question 8
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Who is credited with the development of the first intelligence test?

Question 9
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What could be an ethical issue in using IQ tests to determine academic tracking?

Question 10
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To ascertain if Gardner's theory multiple intelligences is beneficial predicting student academic success, what type comparison should researchers make using modern psychometric techniques?