(Portage) PSYC101 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (Module 5) LATEST TEST REVIEW Q & S 2024.
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(Portage) PSYC101 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (Module 5) LATEST TEST REVIEW Q & S 2024.(Portage) PSYC101 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (Module 5) LATEST TEST REVIEW Q & S 2024.(Portage) PSYC101 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (Module 5) LATEST TEST REVIEW Q & S 2024.
,1. Case Study: Sarah was given a list of tasks to complete at work
but struggled to focus due to interruptions. She decides to create a
quiet space and use a timer to compartmentalize her tasks.
Question: Which cognitive strategy is Sarah using to improve
her task completion?
- A) Algorithmic decision making
- B) Heuristic simplification
- C) Metacognitive regulation
- D) Creative problem solving
Answer: C) Metacognitive regulation
Rationale: Metacognitive regulation involves planning,
monitoring, and evaluating one's cognitive processes, which Sarah
does by creating strategies to enhance her focus.
2. Case Study: Alex finds it challenging to solve a complex math
problem. Instead of working through it logically, he suddenly
discovers the solution after pondering it for days.
Question: What cognitive process likely led to Alex’s sudden
insight?
- A) Convergent thinking
- B) Incubation
, - C) Divergent thinking
- D) Functional fixedness
Answer: B) Incubation
Rationale: Incubation suggests a period away from the
problem can lead to unconscious problem solving, resulting in
sudden insights.
3. Case Study: Jane prefers to stick to traditional methods while
addressing engineering problems and seldom considers
unconventional solutions.
Question: What cognitive bias might Jane be exhibiting?
- A) Anchoring effect
- B) Availability heuristic
- C) Confirmation bias
- D) Mental set
Answer: D) Mental set
Rationale: A mental set involves persisting in using problem-
solving strategies that have worked in the past but may not be
effective in new situations.
4. Case Study: Tom notices that most of his friends believe in a
particular conspiracy theory. He begins to consider the theory as
true without seeking additional evidence.
, Question: What cognitive bias is Tom most likely exhibiting?
- A) Bandwagon effect
- B) Representative heuristic
- C) Choice-supportive bias
- D) Confirmation bias
Answer: A) Bandwagon effect
Rationale: The bandwagon effect occurs when individuals
adopt beliefs because others hold them, not based on solid
evidence.
5. Case Study: Lisa systematically evaluates job offers by
comparing salary, location, and growth opportunities.
Question: Which decision-making model does Lisa most
closely follow?
- A) Satisficing model
- B) Elimination by aspects
- C) Rational choice model
- D) Availability heuristic
Answer: C) Rational choice model
Rationale: The rational choice model involves systematically
evaluating alternatives based on specific criteria.
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