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chap 11
thinking
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Psychology
12th Grade
12/13/2010

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concept
Definition
label of class of objects with one attribute in common
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prototype
Definition
representative example of a concept
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directed thinking
Definition
systematic and logical attempt to reach a specific goal or answer (solution to a math problem)
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nondirected thinking
Definition
consists of a free flow of thoughts with no particular plan and depends on more images
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algorithm
Definition
step by step procedure for solving a problem
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mental set
Definition
habitual strateg or pattern of problem solving
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functional fixedness
Definition
inabilit to imagine new uses for familiar objects
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creativity
Definition
capicity to use information in new or original ways
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flexibility
Definition
remain open to alternative strategies
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phoneme
Definition
individual sound that is basic structural element of a language
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morpheme
Definition
smallest unit of meaning in given language
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syntax
Definition
rules for how words can be combined to make meaningful phrases
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semantics
Definition
study of meaning of langugae
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heuistic
Definition
rule of thumb problem solving
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metacognition
Definition
awareness of or thinking about one's own cognitive process
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