Chapter 7: Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

Module 7.4 Becoming a Creative Problem Solver

Chapter 7: Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

Module 7.1 Thinking

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After you have mastered the information in this unit, you will be able to:

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Understand the nature of cognitive psychology

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Discuss the concept and process of thinking

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Describe the major types of concepts people use, and how they are organized

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Propose what we can do to solve problems more efficiently

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Understand how cognitive biases can influence decision making

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Describe the cognitive processes that underlie creative thinking

Module 7.2 Language

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After you have mastered the information in this unit, you will be able to:

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Define the major components of language

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Describe how language develops

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Understand the linguistic relativity hypothesis

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Discuss whether nonhuman animals can use language

Module 7.3 Intelligence

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After you have mastered the information in this unit, you will be able to:

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Understand the nature of intelligence and how it is measured

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Discuss the features and components of a good intelligence text

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Describe some examples of the misuse of intelligence tests

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Distinguish between extremes of intelligence

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Outline the major theories of intelligence

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Evaluate the roles of heredity and environment with regard to intelligence

Module 7.4 Application: Becoming a Creative Problem Solver

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After you have mastered the information in this unit, you will be able to:

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Know and apply the keys to becoming a creative problem solver

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