University of Luzon

College of Education Laboratory School

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

Multiple Choice

1. The process of mentally processing images, concepts, words, rules, and symbols is
known as
a. language comprehension c. sensation
b. divergent thinking d. cognition
2. Dr. Hart’s research interests include the mental activities involved in acquiring,
retaining, and using knowledge. He is ___________ psychologist.
a. language c. cognitive
b. behavioral d. comparative
3. Cognition involves
a. language c. daydreaming
b. problem-solving d. all of these
4. One thing that images, concepts, and symbols all have in common is that they are
a. morphemes. c. based on reverse vision.
b. internal representations. d. translated into micromovements.
5. Thinking involves the manipulation of three forms of thought, which are
a. images, concepts, and language
b. language, memory, and vestibular sensations.
c. scripts, schemes, and synesthesia.
d. pictures, sounds, and illusions
6. Mental imagery can involve
a. picture-like visual images. c. the mental rotation of the imaged object
b. images for smell, taste, and pain d. all of these
7. The form of imagery that is especially important in music, sports, dance, and martial
arts is
a. kinesthetic imagery. c. prototypical imagery.
b. semantic imagery. d. conjunctive imagery.
8. The word “fruit” would be considered a(n) ___________ used to represent such foods
as apples, pears, and oranges.
a. algorithm c. prototype
b. heuristic d. concept
9. When we group together all cars, regardless of the make of an individual car, because
they share common characteristics or attributes, we are using
a. algorithm c. concept formation
b. heuristic d. divergent thinking
10. “A triangle must be closed shape with three sides made of straight lines.” This
statement is an example of a
a. prototype. c. conceptual rule.
b. positive instance. d. disjunctive concept.
11. An ideal used as a prime example of a particular concept is a(n)
a. algorithm c. prototype
b. heuristic d. relational concept
12. The study of the meaning of languages is known as
a. phonology. c. linguistics.
b. semantics d. heuristics
13. People have been shown to give different responses to surveys if the word “banned”
is used in a question than if “not allowed” is used. The difference is primarily a matter of
a. syntax c. disjunctive meaning
b. conjunctive meaning d. semantics
14. Little Rodel says, “Wook at the wabbit.” Rodel is having trouble with the “r” speech
sound, which would be a ___________ problem.
a. phoneme c. syntax
b. morpheme d. transformational
15. A “cat” can be defined as a furry little animal that goes “meow”, while the word
“cats” indicates that there is more than one of these little animals. Thus, “cats” would be
considered two __________, whereas “cat” would be only one.
a. phoneme c. transformations
b. morphemes d. syntactical units
16. In the English language, an adjective will normally precede the noun, but in Spanish
the opposite is true. This difference in placement of the adjective illustrates that the two
languages have different rules of
a. syntax. c. morphology
b. phonology. d. semantics.
17. A learned set of rules that always leads to a correct solution is known as
a. an algorithm. c. insight.
b. a heuristic. d. the functional solution.
18. You are asked to multiple a three-digit number and a two-digit number. You follow
the steps you were taught in the fifth grade, and you correctly solve the problem. You
utilized
a. a heuristic. c. insight.
b. an algorithm. d. divergent thinking.
19. A(n) ___________ is a “rule of thumb” that reduces the number of alternatives
thinkers must consider.
a. algorithm c. syllogism
b. heuristics d. intuitive concept
20. A sudden mental reorganization of a problem that makes the solution obvious is
called
a. inductive thought. c. insight.
b. deductive thought. d. giftedness.
21. The tendency to repeat wrong solutions and to remain blind to alternatives is called
a. inhibition. c. interference.
b. fixation. d. incubation.
22. An inability to see new uses for familiar objects is called
a. selective combination c. disjunctive thinking
b. selective encoding. d. functional fixedness.
23. Often when children are first introduced to mathematical word problems, they begin
the two numbers listed within the problem rather than paying attention to the most
important part of the problem, which states “how many will you have LEFT.” This
illustrates the ___________ barrier to creative thinking.
a. emotional c. learned
b. cultural d. perceptual
24. ____________ are programs that attempt to duplicate human behavior, including
thinking, decision making, problem-solving, and thinking errors, and are used to test
models of human cognition.
a. Computer simulations c. Modular systems
b. Expert systems d. Computer symbiotics
25. Which of the following terms is used to describe computer programs that are able to
predict the weather, analyze geological formations, diagnose disease, play chess?
 a. Computer simulations c. Modular systems
b. Expert systems d. Computer symbiotics
26. The MAIN difference between expert and novice chess players is that the experts
a. all show exceptional memories.
b. have had many years of specialized training.
c. recognize the best pattern of play.
d. have strengthen their minds through extensive practice.
27. Which of the following persons developed the first useful individual test of
intelligence that was able to distinguish slower students from the more capable?
a. David Wechsler c. Howard Gardner
b. Alfred Binet d. Lewis Terman
28. __________ is the global capacity to act purposely, to think rationally, and to deal
effectively with the environment.
a. Intelligence c. Inductive reasoning
b. Creativity d. Deductive reasoning
29. A(n) ___________ definition of intelligence would involve specifying what
procedures were used to measure it.
a. conditional c. operational
b. contemporary d. normal curve
30. On which section of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales is reasoning ability
measured by having the subjects complete analogy questions, fill in the missing shape in
a group of shapes, and tell a story about what’s happening in a series of pictures?
a. fluid reasoning c. quantitative reasoning
b. working memory d. visual-spatial processing
31. The formula used to calculate IQ was
a. CA – MA x 100 = IQ c. MA / 100 X CA = IQ
b. CA / MA X 100 = IQ d. MA / CA x 100 = IQ
32. The ___________ is considered a group intelligence test that measures aptitudes for
language, math, and reasoning and was designed to predict chances of success in college.
a. Stanford-Binet c. Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, 3rd ed.
b. Scholastic Assessment Test d. Wide Range Achievement Test, 3rd ed.
33. The largest number of people is found in which IQ range?
a. 80-89 c. 110-119
b. 90-109 d. below 70
34. The correlation between IQ scores and school grades is _________.
a. +.95 c. +.50
b. +.75 d. +.20
35. Occupations, such as art, music, writing, dramatics, science, and leadership, have
been shown to be strongly related to
a. IQ sores. c. school grades.
b. creativity d. training
36. All of the following are types of intelligence that Howard Gardner has theorized
EXCEPT for:
a. language skills. c. creative skills
b. bodily-kinesthetic skills. d. intrapersonal skills.
37. Mental retardation is formally defined by deficiencies in
a. aptitudes and kinesthetic skills.
b. intelligence and scholastic aptitudes.
c. language and spatial thinking.
d. IQ and adaptive behaviors.
38.If you know your best friend is allergic to clams, oysters, shrimp, and lobsters, you
know that she is allergic to shellfish. Going from these specific instances of allergy to a
general statement that covers all situations illustrates
 a. deductive thought. c. intuitive thought.
b. inductive thought. d. creative thought.
39. If you know that your best friend is allergic to shellfish, you know that she is to
clams, oysters, shrimp, and lobsters. Going from this general statement of allergy to
shellfish to specific examples of this allergy illustrates
a. deductive thought. c. intuitive thought.
b. inductive thought. d. creative thought.
40. On a creative test, you are asked to list all the uses of a paper clip. Your total number
of suggestions would be your __________ score.
a. flexibility c. originality
b. fluency d. novelty
41. Fluency, flexibility, and originality are all measures of
a. inductive thinking. c. intuitive framing.
b. selective comparison. d. divergent thinking.
42. When you are asked to solve an arithmetic problem or to name the current President
of the United States, you are using
a. divergent thinking c. intuitive thinking.
b. convergent thinking. d. transformational thinking.
43. When you are asked to make as many new words as possible by rearranging the
letters in the word “intelligence”, you are using
a. divergent thinking c. algorithmic thinking
b. convergent thinking. d. heuristic thought.
44. The stages of creative thinking include: orientation, preparation, incubation,
illumination, and
a. implementation c. deduction
b. verification d. induction.
45. Creative persons
a. seek fame and success.
b. have genius-level intelligence.
c. have bizarre personalities and are usually socially inept.
d. have a wide range of interest.
46. Quick, impulsive thought that does not make use of formal logic is known as
a. deductive thinking. c. intuition.
b. convergent thinking. d. creativity.
47. Looking for analogies, taking sensible risks, and delaying evaluation tend to enhance
one’s
a. use of heuristics. c. creativity.
b. intuitive thought processes. d, denotative reasoning.
48. A method of creative thinking that encourages people to produce as many ideas as
possible without fear of criticism is known as
a. functional fixedness. c. deductive thinking.
b. the representative heuristic. d. brainstorming.
49. Rapid insight, or the “Aha!” experience, occurs during which stage of creative
thinking?
a. incubation c. orientation
b. verification d. illumination
50. You are on a jury. The defendant is well-dressed petite young lady. She just does not
fit your idea of a murdere. It will be important for you to listen to the evidence presented
rather that succumb to
a. the framing effect. c. the representative heuristic.
b. the underlying base rate. d. brainstorming..
KEY ANSWER

1. d 11.c 21.b 31.d 41.d