Algorithms Quiz
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
In the process of classifying objects, people are especially likely to make use of:
- A.
Algorithms
- B.
Phonemes
- C.
Prototypes
- D.
Mental Sets
Correct Answer
C. Prototypes -
- 2.
The use of heuristics rather than algorithms is most likely to:
- A.
Save time in arriving at solutions to problems
- B.
Yield more accurate solutions to problems
- C.
Minimize the overconfidence phenomenon
- D.
Involve greater reliance on language skills
Correct Answer
A. Save time in arriving at solutions to problems -
- 3.
Because she believes that boys are naughtier than girls, Mrs. Zumpano, a second-grade teacher, watches boys more closely than she watches girls fro any signs of misbehavior. Mrs. Zumpano's surveillance strategy best illustrates:
- A.
The availability heuristic
- B.
Confirmation bias
- C.
Functional fixedness
- D.
The rep. heuristic
- E.
Framing effect
Correct Answer
B. Confirmation bias -
- 4.
A mental set is most likely to inhibit:
- A.
Confirmation bias
- B.
Overconfidence
- C.
Creativity
- D.
Belief perserverance
Correct Answer
C. Creativity -
- 5.
Marlene forgot to bring a pillow on the camping trip, so she spent a very uncomfotable and restless night. Unfortunately, she never thought of using her down-filled jacket as a pillow. Marlene's oversight best illustrates:
- A.
Confirmation bias
- B.
Belief perserverance
- C.
Functional fixedness
- D.
Avail. heuristic
- E.
Overconfidence
Correct Answer
C. Functional fixedness -
- 6.
Inability to take a new perspective on a problem is called a
- A.
Confirmation bias
- B.
Fixation
- C.
Heuristic
- D.
Framing effect
- E.
Prototype
Correct Answer
B. Fixation -
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