What name is given to the field that studies how thought processes such as remembering, problem solving and decision making are built up?
Correct answer D. Cognitive Development
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Which branch of psychology focuses most directly on the systematic study of problem solving, decision making and concept formation?
Correct answer C. Cognitive psychology
What is the term for the mental framework in which a person links concepts and attributes to objects and events, then uses it to categorise and interpret new stimuli?
Correct answer A. Schema
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In Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences, which of these is NOT one of the proposed dimensions?
Correct answer A. performance
A diagnostic test for depression gives much the same scores to depressed and non-depressed people. What can be concluded about the test?
Correct answer D. Is not valid
Which branch of psychology develops tests to measure IQ, aptitude and other aspects of human potential?
Correct answer C. Psychometrics
Under the Binet and Simon scoring system, what mental age would be given to an 8-year-old child who performs at the level of an average 10-year-old?
Correct answer C. 10