UCR Winter 2025- Psych 134 - Exam #4 Practice test
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of a problem in cognitive psychology?
A situation with a clear answer
An obstacle between a present state and a goal
A set of facts requiring memorization
A well-defined question with a single solution
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Insight problems always require step-by-step analysis.
True
False
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Gestalt approach to problem-solving emphasizes:
The role of heuristics
The importance of trial and error
The whole being greater than the sum of its parts
The use of algorithms
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Functional fixedness occurs when:
We fail to see alternative uses for an object
We apply past knowledge to a new problem
We restructure a problem for a better solution
We use heuristics to solve problems
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Experts always outperform novices in every type of problem.
True
False
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The water jug problem demonstrates:
The impact of mental set on problem-solving
The effects of functional fixedness
The role of creativity in problem-solving
The use of analogies in reasoning
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the information-processing approach, problem-solving involves:
A direct path from problem to solution
A search between the initial and goal state
The use of mental imagery
The application of heuristics only
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