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Understanding Thinking

Understanding Thinking

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Social Studies

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9th - 12th Grade

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Richard Fish

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26 Slides • 11 Questions

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What is cognition primarily involved in?

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Only remembering information

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Thinking, solving problems, and understanding

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Just doing math

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None of the above

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What is a prototype?

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A type of algorithm

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A mental image or example of a category

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A form of prejudice

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A strategy for solving problems

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What can functional fixedness lead to?

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Better problem-solving skills

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Inability to view problems from new perspectives

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Faster decision-making

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Increased creativity

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How can framing influence decision-making?

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It has no effect on decisions

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It changes how information is presented, altering perceptions

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It guarantees a correct choice

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It simplifies all decisions

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What is metacognition primarily concerned with?

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The facts of learning

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Thinking about thinking

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Memorizing information

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Time management

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Some cultures place a high
value on working together
as a collective

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how well you relate to the
values of that culture

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Also called cultural
competence

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A type of mental
set where you can’t
perceive an object
being used for
something other
than what it was
designed for

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The field of psychology
dedicated to examining
how people think

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Measure different types of
intelligence and why some
people are better at certain
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How emotional
intelligence affects us

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Why do most students struggle with learning according to the video?

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Lack of resources

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Ineffective study materials

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Inadequate metacognitive strategies

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Poor teaching methods

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Like a filing cabinet

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Categories or groupings

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Big ideas generated by
observing things

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Can be simple or complex

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Can be abstract

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Thinking outside the box

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Requires creativity

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Arrive at a unique solution or multiple solutions

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What does cognitive psychology primarily focus on?

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External behaviors only

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Internal mental processes

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Biological structures of the brain

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Social interactions

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What is cognitive neuroscience?

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The study of biological structures without considering mental processes

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The study of cultural influences on behaviorThe study of cultural influences on behavior

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The study of brain function related to cognitive processes

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The study of emotional responses in individuals

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What is a schema?

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A type of memory

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A framework for organizing information

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A psychological disorder

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A set of rules for communication

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According to the video, what can schemas help us do?

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Create new memories

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Fill in gaps in our knowledge

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Erase old memories

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Memorize facts

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What is one potential negative effect of schemas?

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They make learning easier

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They can lead to stereotypes

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They enhance creativity

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They improve communication

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