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Quiz 3 | PSYC 101 - General Psychology, Quizzes of Psychology

Class: PSYC 101 - General Psychology; Subject: Psychology; University: Samford University; Term: Spring 2011;

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2010/2011

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TERM 1
Confirmation Bias
DEFINITION 1
A tendency to search for information that confirms a
personal bias
TERM 2
Overconfidence
DEFINITION 2
A tendency to over estimate the accuracy of our beliefs and
judgments
TERM 3
Exaggerated
Fear
DEFINITION 3
opposite of being over confident
TERM 4
Belief Perseverance
DEFINITION 4
The tendency to cling to our beliefs in the face of contrary
evidence
TERM 5
Children never exposed to any language by
the age of...
DEFINITION 5
7 gradually will lose the ability to master language
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Confirmation Bias

A tendency to search for information that confirms a personal bias TERM 2

Overconfidence

DEFINITION 2 A tendency to over estimate the accuracy of our beliefs and judgments TERM 3

Exaggerated

Fear

DEFINITION 3 opposite of being over confident TERM 4

Belief Perseverance

DEFINITION 4 The tendency to cling to our beliefs in the face of contrary evidence TERM 5

Children never exposed to any language by

the age of...

DEFINITION 5 7 gradually will lose the ability to master language

Howard

Gardner

supports the idea that intelligence comes in multiple forms. Proposed 8 types of intelligences TERM 7

8 types of intelligences

DEFINITION 7

  1. Linguistic 2. Logical- mathematical 3. Musical 4. Spatial 5. Bodily-kinestetic TERM 8

David Wechsler

DEFINITION 8 Developed the Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) Children Scale (WISC)- intelligence test for school age kids They measure the overall intelligence and 11 other aspects TERM 9

Principles of Test Construction

DEFINITION 9 For test to be acceptable it must fulfill the criteria: standardization reliability Validity TERM 10

Flynn Effect

DEFINITION 10 Intelligence scores have risen steadily by an average of 27 points. This phenomenon is known as the Flynn Effect

Body Mass Index

BMI is determined by height and weight TERM 17

Plan to Lose Weight

DEFINITION 17 when you are motivated, begin a weight-loss program, minimize your exposure to tempting foods, exercise, and forgive yourself for lapses TERM 18

Why People Do Not Use Contraception

DEFINITION 18

  1. Ignorance 2. Guilt Related to Sexual Activity 3. Minimal Communication 4. Alcohol Use 5. Mass Media TERM 19

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

DEFINITION 19

  1. High Intelligence 2. Religiosity 3. Father Presence 4. Learning Programs TERM 20

Desire to

Achieve

DEFINITION 20 Emotional Roots: associated with positive emotions Cognitive Roots: Raising Expectations

Attitudes Towards

Work

  1. Job: Necessary way to make money 2. Career: Opportunity to advance from 1 position to the next 3. Calling: Fulfilling a socially useful activity